Rutgers has been in the spotlight early this season with an uncommonly impressive recruiting class and our first look at top-tier prospect Ace Bailey offered a

Rutgers made a homerun effort in the 2024-25 season, and head coach Steve Pikiell connected on the recruiting trail. Guaranteed attention was secured when five-star freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper chose to play college basketball in New Jersey at Rutgers.

Monmouth guard Justin Ray (7) and Rutgers guard Jordan Derkack (0) battle for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray) AP