Tag: Jeremiah Williams

Rutgers basketball: Dylan Harper reacts to the news of Jeremiah Williams’ return

Jeremiah Williams’ return to Rutgers basketball is welcomed by Dylan Harper.

Jeremiah Williams confirmed that he is returning to Rutgers basketball, and five-star commit Dylan Harper was all about it.

A transfer portal addition last summer, Williams was a big addition to the Rutgers basketball program when he was finally reinstated midseason. Williams missed the season’s first 20 games over allegations of violating the NCAA’s rules on gambling.

The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 12.2 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor. Upon making his debut in early February, Rutgers won its first four games with Williams playing.

It is a season of expectations for Rutgers basketball, especially with a star-studded recruiting class coming in.

Harper, who recently signed with Rutgers, is a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the nation. He is expected to partner with Williams and form one of the best backcourt in the Big Ten.

 

Coming off a strong senior season at Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey), Harper is the sixth-ranked recruit in the nation according to USA TODAY High School Sports.

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He is one of two recruits in the class of 2024 who are ranked as consensus five-star players. Harper joins forward [autotag]Ace Bailey[/autotag] as the only five-stars to ever sign with Rutgers basketball.

Bailey is the top-ranked player in the nation in the USA TODAY High School Sports rankings.

Rutgers men’s basketball unable to recover from slow start in loss to Nebraska

Rutgers men’s basketball lost on Sunday at Nebraska.

A slow start doomed Rutgers in a 67-56 loss at Nebraska on Sunday evening.

With the loss, Rutgers basketball is now  15-14 (7-11 Big Ten). Their path to return to the NCAA Tournament is now increasingly narrow.

In the first half, Nebraska outscored Rutgers 37-25. They were led by Keisei Tominaga, who scored 18 points and added two offensive rebounds to his resume. He got some help from Juwan Gary, who scored 15 points. As Rutgers had no answer for the talented duo, Nebraska scored 22 points in the paint.

While Rutgers made things close in the second half, their early deficit proved too much to overcome. However, there were a few bright spots in Jeremiah Williams and Gavin Griffiths. Williams led the team in scoring with 14 points. Griffiths had his best game in weeks, adding 10 points to his resume.

 

 

Although Nebraska had success in the paint, that was not the only way they built a lead. The Cornhuskers also made the most of their opportunities from three-point range, shooting 33.3 percent.

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With only two games left in the season, Rutgers will shift its focus to Wisconsin. They are set to take on the Badgers on March 7. That matchup will be a good test for a Rutgers team that has struggled on the road. They are 3-8 away from Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Rutgers men’s basketball vs Nebraska: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Rutgers men’s basketball is eyeing another win in Big Ten action.

Following a dominating win over Michigan, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Sunday night. Rutgers will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, to take on a Cornhuskers team with 20 wins. In this Big Ten battle, there should be plenty of fireworks.

As Rutgers looks to pull off an upset, they will need big games from Jeremiah Williams and Clifford Omoruyi. In eight games this season, William has been a scoring machine, averaging a team-high 12.9 points per game. Omoruyi has been a monster on the boards, averaging 8.9 rebounds a game.

The key on defense will be stopping Nebraska’s talented guard, Keisei Tominaga. He is averaging a team-high 13.9 points per game. When he is at his best, the Nebraska offense is hard to stop.

 

 

Additionally, Nebraska will have a home-court advantage, which is where they have thrived this season. They are 17-1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

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Rutgers men’s basketball vs Northwestern: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Scarlet Knights are off to a 3-0 start this month and have a chance to add another conference win to their resume.

After an impressive win over Wisconsin on February 10, Rutgers men’s basketball is back in action on Thursday night against Northwestern. The Scarlet Knights are off to a 3-0 start this month and have a chance to add another conference win to their resume.

However, they have a challenging task ahead in a Northwestern team that has been one of the best in the Big Ten. Unlike Rutgers, they have performed well in conference play all season with an 8-5 mark. As Northwestern looks to continue its success, it will rely heavily on Boo Buie.

 

The Northwestern star is coming off another productive performance. Against Penn State on February 11, he scored 15 points and added six assists to his resume. He also got some help from Ryan Langborg, who scored 14 points.

As Northwestern looks to increase its winning streak to three games, they will be tasked with stopping Noah Fernandes. In Rutgers’ win over Wisconsin he scored 17 points.

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Four in a row? Rutgers men’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Rutgers men’s basketball is looking to continue their winning ways.

Through the first few weeks of February, Rutgers men’s basketball has been unbeatable. On Thursday, they will put their three-game winning streak on the line when they face Northwestern. Following their best win of the season, Rutgers will look to prove that their recent success is no fluke.

As Rutgers has started to climb up the Big Ten, Standings Jeremiah Williams has been critical to their success. Since the Chicago native made his season debut on February 3, Rutgers is undefeated with Williams having scored 42 points during this stretch.

Rutgers is now 13-10 (5-7 Big Ten).

While Rutgers has looked like a different team lately, they have a challenging task ahead in Northwestern. The Wildcats have won two straight games and entered play on Wednesday with a 17-7 record.

 

In this matchup, the Wildcats will need a big game from Boo Buie. The Albany, New York native is averaging a team-high 18.8 points per game. He has also gotten some help from Brooks Barhizer, who is averaging 14.5 points and a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game.

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As long as Rutgers keeps Northwestern’s talented duo in check, they have a good chance of winning this game. Another Big Ten win would be huge, as Iowa, Iowa State, and Penn State all have six conference wins this season. Rutgers trails them by one game with five.

Rutgers athletics finding success in February

Over the last few weeks, Rutgers sports fans have had plenty to celebrate.

Over the last few weeks, Rutgers sports fans have had plenty to celebrate. The Lacrosse season is in full swing and after a disappointing January, men’s basketball looks like a different team. So far in February, that trio has posted a 6-0 record.

However, they are not the only teams that have had success. Despite dropping their last three matches, wrestling is off to a 10-4 start. They have also been very good on the road, with a 5-1 record compared to a 4-3 mark at home. Despite their struggle at Jersey Mike’s Arena, fans have been out in full force.

 

However, the fun is far from over. In the second full week of February, wrestling is set to take on the best team in the country in Penn State on February 12. Men’s basketball will put their three-game winning streak on the line on February 15. Those matchups should provide plenty of fireworks for fans in Piscataway.

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Rutgers Jeremiah Williams and Katie Wingert wins Big Ten Player of the Week honors

Rutgers Jeremiah Williams and Katie Wingert received Big Ten Player of the Week honors for their performances last week.

Rutgers basketball Jeremiah Williams and Rutgers softball Katie Wingert received Big Ten Player of the Week honors for their performances last week.

Since he became eligible on February 3, Williams has immediately impacted the Rutgers basketball lineup, averaging 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in Rutgers’ two victories at Maryland and over No. 11 Wisconsin last week.

Rutgers is 3-0 since the redshirt junior has returned to action, capturing a 69-59 victory against Michigan in William’s return. William recorded ten points and six rebounds in 29 minutes in the victory over Michigan. The Chicago, Illinois native has started all three games since his return and scored double-digits in all three victories.

Williams is the third-ever player at Rutgers to win the Big Ten Player of the Week Award, with Cam Spencer receiving the award in 2023 and Geo Baker winning it twice in the previous two seasons.

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As for Wingert, the Rutgers softball catcher had a stellar performance last week, recording eight hits in five games for the Scarlet Knights. She logged 10 RBIs and five home runs, guiding Rutgers to a 4-1 record. In five games, Wingert has registered a .444 batting average while only striking out once in 18 at-bats.

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Behind the plate, the Rutgers Grad Student has recorded 23 putouts while holding a .958 fielding percentage. Wingert’s best performance came on Saturday when she recorded two hits, three RBIs, and two home runs in a winning effort over Colegate.

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Rutgers men’s basketball knocks off No.11 Wisconsin

Rutgers men’s basketball pulled off an impressive win over Wisconsin.

Rutgers men’s basketball stunned the college basketball world on Saturday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights welcomed No. 11-ranked Wisconsin to Jersey Mike’s Arena and won in dominating fashion 78-56.

Against one of the best teams in the country, Rutgers forced 12 turnovers and dominated close to the basket. Rutgers outscored Wisconsin in the paint 36-28. As Rutgers pulled off their best win of the season, they got contributions through the lineup.

In this matchup, five different Rutgers players scored more than 10 points. That list includes Jeremiah Willams, Clifford Omoruyi, Aundre Hyatt, Noah Fernandes and Mawot Mag. However, Williams set the tone offensively with a team-high 18 points and continued to be a good luck charm.

 

Since making his season debut at the beginning of the month, Rutgers is 3-0 with Williams in the lineup. In that span, Rutgers has beaten Michigan, Wisconsin, and Maryland. They are now 5-7 in conference play after starting the month 2-7.

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From the very first whistle, Rutgers took control of this game. They ended the first half up 37-28 and did not allow the Badgers back into the game. Like they have done all month, Rutgers didn’t take their foot off the pedal.

Following their most impressive win of the season, Rutgers will turn their attention to Northwestern. They face the Wildcats on February 15 with their three-game winning streak on the line.

Rutgers men’s basketball looking to extend winning streak to three games

Rutgers basketball faces a tough opponent in Wisconsin.

On Saturday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their winning streak on the line against Wisconsin. So far this month, Rutgers has gone 2-0 after a disappointing January. Against the No. 11 Badgers, they will have the chance to stun the college basketball world.

As Rutgers looks to pull off their biggest win of the season, they will have their hands full with AJ Storr and Steven Crowl. Through 23 games, Starr has set the tone offensively for the Badgers, averaging 16.5 points. Crowl has been a menace on the boards, averaging 7.5 rebounds a game.

Rutgers is 12-10 (4-7 Big Ten). Wisconsin stands at 16-7 (8-4 Big Ten).

 

For Wisconsin, stopping Mawot Mag and Jeremiah Williams will be crucial to victory. In his last two games, Mag has added 30 points to his resume and hauled in five rebounds. Williams has provided a spark since joining the team at mid-season. This talented duo has helped make Rutgers hard to stop.

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While Rutgers will be playing the role of underdogs, they have looked like a different team this month. In their last two wins, they have been able to close out games against conference teams. That is something they struggled with prior.

Additionally, Rutgers will have home court advantage. They are 9-3 at Jersey Mike’s Arena this season and hungry for another Big Ten win.

Rutgers men’s basketball vs Wisconsin: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

On February 10, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their two-game winning streak on the line against one of the best teams in the country

On Saturday, Rutgers men’s basketball will be putting their two-game winning streak on the line against one of the best teams in the country. The Scarlet Knights will welcome the 11th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers to Jersey Mike’s Arena.

While Wisconsin has recorded a 16-7 (8-4 Big Ten) record, they have struggled recently. After finishing January with a win against Michigan State, they are 0-3 in February. The Badgers have only scored more than 70 points once in that span.

 

As Wisconsin attempts to get back on track, they will have its hands full. So far this month, Rutgers is playing their best basketball of the season. They are 2-0 with wins over Maryland and Michigan.

To pull off an upset, Rutgers will need to be at its best. Entering play on Friday, Wisconsin was ranked as the third-best team in the Big Ten. After a rough start to the month, they will be hungry to take care of business and improve their conference record.

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