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Rutgers basketball recruiting – Nigel James cuts down to a top four

Nigel James has a cutdown to four teams.

Four-star guard Nigel James has a top four, with Rutgers basketball making the cutdown for one of the nation’s top players. Rutgers was the only Big Ten program to make the list.

In addition to Rutgers, James included Georgia, Georgia Tech and Marquette. He is a member of the class of 2025.

James is ranked the No. 76 player in the country in the ESPN 300 and the No. 16 point guard in this class. He attends Long Island Lutheran (Glen Head, New York).

Programs such as Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, Providence, St. John’s, Syracuse Wake Forest and Virginia Tech did not make the cutdown from James.

In October, James took an official visit to Rutgers. The top four was announced via On3:

 

Rutgers does not have any commits in the class of 2025.

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The class of 2024 was a tremendous one for Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights have a top-10 national class that features two players in forward Ace Bailey and point guard Dylan Harper who are each ranked as five-star recruits.

The Rutgers class is top three in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

LSU offers 2025 4-star point guard from Massachusetts

Rutgers is a 35% favorite to land Nigel James per On3.

[autotag]Matt McMahon[/autotag] and his recruiting staff took a trip to the northeast to extend a scholarship offer to one of the best point guards in the 2025 recruiting class.

[autotag]Nigel James[/autotag] is a 6-foot, 186-pound, four-star point guard from Ashburnham, Massachusetts where he plays for Long Island Lutheran High School. The Long Island Crusaders are currently 13-2 during the 2023-24 season. Their next game is scheduled for Saturday against Gonzaga High School.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections at this time for James but the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are a 35% favorite to land him per On3. Maybe McMahon can get him to change his mind.

Rutgers basketball recruiting: Nigel James, a 4-star guard, has looked good at the City of Palms Classic

Rutgers basketball recruit Nigel James looks the part this week at the City of Palms Basketball Classic.

Nigel James showed over the past week that he certainly belongs as one of the nation’s top players. The four-star guard

James transferred to Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York) this offseason. It has been a good move for both the player and the program, with James off to a strong start and Long Island Lutheran rolling to an 8-0 record against a national schedule.

James’ squad swept through the City of Palms Classic, winning all three of their games. This includes a win over Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) and then on Saturday night a 76-62 win over Link Academy (Branson, Missouri).

Rutgers basketball is among the teams involved with James, who took an official visit to the program this fall. He is ranked a four-star recruit by ESPN.

He is the No. 99 player in the nation according to 247Sports.

The class of 2025 guard was strong in the win over Link Academy with 13 points, three rebounds and two assists.

 

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The City of Palms Basketball Classic is one of the nation’s top events, drawing some of the best teams but also individual talent. The tournament was certainly good for Rutgers, with a five-star guard Dylan Harper and five-star forward Airious ‘Ace’ Bailey putting in dominant performances.

 

Report: Nigel James has scheduled a Rutgers basketball official visit

Four-star guard Nigel James will visit Rutgers basketball in October.

Four-star guard Nigel James is looking to take an official visit to Rutgers basketball this fall. The Big Ten program are one of four teams that James has scheduled an official visit with so far.

James, a 6-foot, 170-pound guard for Long Island Lutheran, is one of the top prospects in the northeast.

Offered by Rutgers in late June, James has also been offered by Marquette, UMass, St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia), Providence, St. John’s, George Mason, Iowa, Syracuse, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech among others.

James will be taking an early October official visit to Rutgers basketball.

On Friday, 365 Recruits tweeted several of the planned official visits for James including the one from Rutgers.

 

James re-tweeted the report.

Confident in his handle, James is a silky smooth ball handler and distributor. He has great range to his offensive game and is strong defensively.

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The class of 2024 prospect is already very nuanced in his game. He is a four-star recruit according to ESPN.com.

Rutgers basketball: Class of 2025 guard Nigel James is impressing this summer

Nigel James is impressing this offseason.

Nigel James is making the case that he is an elite guard and why he is a priority recruit for Rutgers basketball.

In early August, James announced that he will be playing this upcoming season at Long Island Lutheran (Glen Head, N.Y.). Last year, James was enrolled at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, MA.

In late June, James was offered by Rutgers. He has also been offered by Marquette, UMass, St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia), Providence, St. John’s, George Mason and Iowa.

The 6-foot guard is a four-star recruit according to ESPN.

Playing at Dyckman Park in Manhattan, James showcased a complete and explosive skillset. He showcased his confidence on the dribble and his ability to drive, penetrate and create his own shot in traffic.

 

Rutgers basketball is currently in Portugal on an offseason tour. Their previous stop was in Senegal.

They played the Senegal Select team, winning 85-83. They were led by Aundre Hyatt, who scored 30 points.

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Rutgers target Nigel James joins LuHi basketball

Nigel James is switching program’s and joining a Long Island powerhouse.

A Rutgers target in the 2025 recruiting class, Nigel James, made headlines Wednesday night. Brian Reichert of Rivals announced that James is returning to the New York City market to join the Long Island Lutheran roster. He was previously playing for Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts.

While Rutgers has the advantage of now being close to home for James, they are not the only school showing interest in the four-star recruit. They are also competing with Marquette, UMass, St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia), Providence, St. John’s, George Mason and Iowa. The talented guard has already received an offer from Rutgers.

While the Scarlet Knights already have a bright future, adding James would provide a significant boost. Prior to this decision to return to New York, he was ranked as one of New England’s top players in the 2025 recruiting class. He is also a potent scorer who can make an impact on both ends of the court.

If James were to join Rutgers, he would be part of a program that is only months away from showcasing one of the best 2024 recruiting classes in the country. That class includes a five-star in Airious ‘Ace’ Bailey, a four-star center in Lathan Sommerville, and a four-star forward in Bryce Dortch.

It is good news for Rutgers though to see James in the tristate area, giving them greater access to the talented player.

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Rutgers basketball: Four-star guard Nigel James gets an offer

Massachusetts guard Nigel James gets a Big Ten offer from Rutgers.

Four-star guard Nigel James was offered by Rutgers basketball this week as the Big Ten program looks to continue its relationship with one of New England’s top players in the 2025 recruiting class.

Nigel James – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles – ESPN

as the second-best player in the state and the No. 30 guard in the nation, James is a dynamic player who is a strong scorer with range and provides intensity on the defensive end of the court.

James is a 6-foot, 170-pound guard for Cushing Academy (Ashburnham, MA).

Offered by Rutgers in late AprilSince late April, James has been offered by Marquette, UMass, St. Joseph’s (Philadelphia), Providence, St. John’s, George Mason and Iowa.

 

Currently, Rutgers has the second-best recruiting class in the nation for 2024 according to both Rivals and 247Sports. Their class features a five-star in Airious ‘Ace’ Bailey as well as a four-star center in [autotag]Lathan Sommerville[/autotag] and a four-star forward in [autotag]Bryce Dortch[/autotag].

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Rutgers is also strongly in the mix for five-star guard Dylan Harper (class of 2024), who made the USA Basketball team this week and has talked about potentially playing for Rutgers and being a “hometown hero.”

Rutgers is also in contention for another 2024 recruit in four-star forward Naas Cunningham (who just announced this week that he will be playing his final season of high school basketball at Southern California Academy).

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