Insomnia for the sleeping giant.
Rutgers basketball returns another piece from last season as Darren Buchanan Jr. has announced that he will return to Rutgers for the 2026-2027 season. The 6-foot-7, 235-pound guard appeared in 34 games for the Scarlet Knights last season, making 24 starts. Over that time, he averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He […]
Rutgers has added the Northeast Conference Player of the Year once again. Central Connecticut State forward Darin Smith has transferred to Rutgers, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-7, 210-pounder was on campus on Wednesday and quickly made his decision to commit to the Scarlet Knights, announcing his commitment on Thursday morning. This marks the second […]
The Scarlet Knights have retained their leading scorer from last season. Tariq Francis has re-signed with Rutgers for the 2026-27 season. After a breakout campaign, Francis will return for his final year of eligibility. As a junior, Francis led the Scarlet Knights with 17 points and 2.9 assists per game. He played 27.8 minutes per […]
Just one month after naming Oliver Luck the chairman of the board of directors for the newly founded Scarlet Knight Enterprises, the Athletics department announced today the inaugural board of Directors for the Organization. According to a press release by the university, Scarlet Knight Enterprises is a “dedicated corporate enterprise created to lead multimedia rights, […]
Over the past couple of years, Rutgers football has been recruiting on a nationwide scale, grabbing a lot of their recruits from places out of state such as Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida, and many more. In 2026, they mainly landed prospects from these areas rather than grabbing a decent number of their recruits from their […]
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was Studs Coach Charlie Noonan’s turn at the podium, having the chance […]
Rutgers center Emmanuel Ogbole is planning to enter the transfer portal, while seeking a waiver for another year of eligibility, according to Joe Tipton of On3. Ogbole has played four years of college basketball, but he played his first season at JUCO Monroe College, before joining the Scarlet Knights for three years. The 6-foot-10, 260-pound […]
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was new defensive tackles coach Luke Carrezola’s turn at the podium, having […]
Rutgers football has announced that their home game on October 3rd against Indiana, the defending national champions, will double as the teams homecoming game. The Hoosiers have soared to the greatest heights in program history since the two squads last matched up in October of 2023. Since that time, Indiana has been to the college […]
As the 2025-2026 athletic year nears its end, with just the spring sports left to finish, it is time to look ahead to the 2026-2027 athletic year. We here at On The Banks will each make three bold predictions about what the next year of Rutgers sports might have in store for us. Let us […]
Rutgers is bringing back an important piece for the future. Freshman point guard Lino Mark announce on Monday that he would return for the 2026-27 season. He signed back with the Scarlet Knights, the program announced, and will have three years of eligibility remaining. Mark becomes the third player to return for next season joining […]
Rutgers women’s basketball has now landed their fourth commit of the day and first forward of the transfer portal class as JUCO forward Mary Akinde has committed to the program. He announcement came late Sunday night via her social media accounts. With Yacine Ndiaye and Janae Walker entering the portal, Akinde’s commitment helps fill a […]
Heavyweight Daniel Herrera announced on Sunday that he has committed to Rutgers out of the transfer portal. The Iowa State transfer shared a post via Instagram to make it official. He will come to Piscataway with three years of eligibility remaining. Herrera redshirted this year as the Cyclones got Yonger Batisda back in the lineup. […]
Rutgers women’s basketball continues to roll in the transfer portal as they have landed twins Mia and Mya Pauldo from Tennessee, according to their social media pages. Together they are known as “The Twin Backcourt” and are the Scarlet Knights’ second and third commit of the transfer portal, joining Jaylah Lampley who announced her commitment […]
Rutgers women’s basketball has landed former Mississippi State guard Jaylah Lampley in the transfer portal, with the announcement coming via her social media accounts. Lampley recently visited Rutgers last Friday and ultimately decided to commit early Sunday morning. Lampleym who stands at 6-foot-1, spent only her freshman season with the Bulldogs, where she played in 30 games […]
Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano took to the podium last Saturday to address the media and answer questions about spring camp and other matters at around the midway point of the spring session. His press conference was much shorter this time, spanning about eight minutes, but it still addressed a wide range of questions. The […]
Rutgers football has landed its third commit in the last seven days, as 2027 tight end Saleh Atariwa has announced his intent to play for the Scarlet Knights. Atariwa is the second tight end commit for Rutgers in the 2027 class, joining West Orange, New Jersey product Sydney Padilla. He is also the third New […]
Rutgers Big Man Gevonte Ware has re-signed with the program, according to a post made by the official X account of Rutgers men’s basketball. He is the second Scarlet Knight to officially announced his return to the team after Jamicheal Davis did so yesterday. He returns to Rutgers with 3 years of eligibility remaining. Rutgers […]
Rutgers guard Jamicheal Davis confirmed his return to the Scarlet Knights via a post made by the team’s official X/Twitter account. “Im excited to be back, play for my fourth and final year. You know, it means a lot in today’s era, you know, and I am big on loyalty. Go RU and let’s work.” […]
Rutgers continues to add in the 2027 recruiting class. On Wednesday, On3 reported that New York athlete Trent Buttles has committed to the Scarlet Knights. He received an offer from Greg Schiano during a visit to campus last weekend and did not waste time making a decision. Buttles will head back to Rutgers for an […]
Another Rutgers basketball player has decided to enter the transfer portal, as forward Chris Nwuli has decided to continue his college days elsewhere, according to a post made by The Knight Report. He leaves Rutgers with three years of eligibility remaining. During his one year at Rutgers, Nwuli played in 29 games and averaged 2.2 […]
Rutgers basketball has landed its first pickup of the 2026 transfer portal as former New Mexico State and international transfer guard Lewis Duarte has decided to commit to the Scarlet Knights, per Pete Nakos of On3. Duarte spent one season at New Mexico State in 2023, but did not appear in a single game for […]
No.25 Rutgers women’s Lacrosse earned its biggest victory of the season, and one of the biggest ever in program history, when it knocked off No.6 Michigan yesterday in a 13-12 thriller at SHI Stadium. Despite a surge by the Wolverines in the fourth quarter, the Scarlet Knights were able to hold on to secure the […]
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was special teams coordinator Eddie Allen’s turn at the podium giving him […]
After giving the media a chance to speak to head coach Greg Schiano, offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarocca, and defensive coordinator Travis Johansen, the program has started the press conferences where members of the media can ask questions to position coaches. This time, it was new linebackers coach Elijah Hodge’s turn at the podium, having the […]