Antwone Woolfolk enters his sophomore year with higher expectations

Antwone Woolfork is ready to take another step forward in his development.

After an offseason full of change, Rutgers will begin the 2023-2024 basketball campaign with high expectations. They have brought in talent via that transfer portal but also have plenty of returning pieces. One player who will be looking to build on their success is Antwone Woolfolk.

Last season the Cleveland native appeared in 32 games as a freshman and shot 67.3 percent from the field. While Woolfolk only averaged 7.3 minutes per game, he was a key piece when Clifford Omoruyi needed rest. While providing relief for the Scarlet Knights star center, he averaged 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds a game.

Additionally, Woolfolk’s impact didn’t always show up in the box score. During the season, he was tasked with covering some of the best in the game. That included Zach Edey and Hunter Dickinson. Due to his athleticism, he was able to limit their impact.

Although Woolfolk is not known for his offense, the Ohio product did have a career-high ten points in Rutgers win against Coppin State on Dec. 30. He also scored a combined 17 points in November wins over Central Connecticut State and Rider.

There is some big upside to Woolfork’s game as he continues to transition from being a football player in high school.

Due to his play, Woolfolk has become a fan favorite at Jersey Mike’s Arena and earned the nickname “Wolf.” At times the student section wore wolf masks in honor of Woolfolk’s play on the court. He should continue to improve in his second season as he is still one of Rutgers most important bench pieces.

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