The stories from 1976, the one-liners from Steve Pikiell, the new AD’s exhortation. On a truly memorable night for Rutgers basketball -- and a reminder of the loyalty and charm that was once a core part of college athletics: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall looks set at point guard and promising in the paint. But do the Pirates have shooters? Here are two leading candidates to fill the need: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Baye Fall showed flashes in practice last week. Has Rutgers found its rim protector? Is the 3rd school the charm for the former McDonald’s All-American? “They believe in me more than any of the places I’ve been.” On RU's X-factor: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

‘The crowd’s going to love him’ ‘He’s trying to rip the rim off’ ‘That kid is a monster’ How Seton Hall’s 6-foot-10 frosh, Najai Hines, is turning heads on and off the court. Plus 5 takeaways from SHU media day: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

"People think I’m too small, can’t shoot. They’ll see this year.” Budd Clark is looking every bit like the floor general Seton Hall coach Shaheen Holloway wants -- and more observations from the Pirates' practice: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Rutgers has its first Class of 2026 commitment in shooting guard Imahri Wooten. Here are 3 things to know about him, including why Steve Pikiell continues to emphasize the recruitment of high-schoolers: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

A September tradition as practice begins: --5 preseason questions for Rutgers, Seton Hall and NJ's mid-majors --What the preview magazines forecast for all 8 NJ teams --My Preseason All-NJ Team --My Big East and Big Ten rankings www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

10 years ago, Asbury Park Press readers helped a deaf couple from Lacey adopt a deaf child from China. What's happened since is a reminder that there is a lot of good out there. “We have a beautiful life because of all of their help.” www.app.com/story/news/l... via @asburyparkpress

With the exception of last season, Rutgers' December Big Ten draw has been brutal since the format began in 2017. This year is the hardest yet. 3 takeaways on RU's full schedule, including the Saturday problem: www.app.com/story/sports...

Rutgers basketball's European freshmen are dropping dimes and rhymes: On Harun Zrno and Denis Badalau, a couple of skilled characters whose adjustment to college ball could be the Scarlet Knights' X-factor: www.app.com/story/sports...

I’ve seen Rutgers basketball practice twice. Here are my takeaways, including a freshman who got my attention (and surely Steve Pikiell's): www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

My preseason Q&A with Shaheen Holloway on his changes in roster-building, style of play, and what he's seen so far from a Seton Hall team with 11 new players. “The guards alone show you how much better of a team we’re going to be." www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

How will Kevin Willard be received in his return to the Rock Dec. 23? I have a thought on that, and a couple more takeaways on Seton Hall’s Big East schedule, including a bad pattern stopped: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

My preseason Q&A with Steve Pikiell on his new athletics director, the general manager position, and what he's seen so far from a roster with 10 new players. Lots of ground covered here: www.app.com/story/sports...

Rutgers has made a late addition to the roster. Dorian Jones could have a big impact on the backcourt. Here are 3 things to know about him, including his status: www.app.com/story/sports...

Spent yesterday morning with the world's oldest ocean lifeguard. At age 82 (!) Ed Kiziukiewicz is still battling rip currents: www.app.com/story/news/l...

Why is Seton Hall playing 3 regular-season games in Walsh Gym for the first time since 1991? Here is what AD Bryan Felt said about the anomaly and a potential bone to season-ticket holders as a result: www.app.com/story/sports...

After 4 years in the court system, Myles Powell’s lawsuit vs. Seton Hall has been dismissed (for the 2nd and presumably final time). Here’s more, including its impact on Powell’s legacy: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall makes a late add to its 2025-26 roster – and it’s a big one. Here’s a detailed breakdown on Plainfield HS star center Najai Hines, including the long backstory of Shaheen Holloway’s pursuit: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Cliff Omoruyi’s skill set would have been highly coveted in the NBA of old. Is there still room for a blunt-force rim protector? Here’s more on the former Rutgers center as he joins the Toronto Raptors: www.app.com/story/sports...

Kadary Richmond has a fascinating, high-IQ, old-school game. Will it translate to the NBA? We’re about to find out. Here’s more the former Seton Hall and St. John’s guard as he joins the Washington Wizards: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

I sense indifference or worse among many Rutgers fans about Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper and their futures. There are 60 million reasons why that's misguided. These guys could soon be funding the program. "That's the hope." Column: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

How’s the fit for Dylan Harper with the San Antonio Spurs? “He can be a top three player for them.” “All the lobs you can throw…” Here’s more: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Historic moment as Don Bosco Prep and Rutgers alum Dylan Harper becomes the 1st NJ collegian ever chosen this high in the NBA Draft. Here’s more on the history made, including every NJ collegian 1st-rounder: www.app.com/story/sports...

Dylan Harper took softball questions about tacos. Ace Bailey was grilled relentlessly, and it seemed like torture. Both spoke highly of each other, and of Rutgers. Column on a tale of two pre-NBA Draft interview sessions: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

TOP: Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer on the NBA Draft, Ace, Dylan, Kadary & Big Cliff, the changing college sports landscape, and Karl-Anthony Towns 25:00: What RU & SHU were up against this offseason 34:30: More on Rutgers 39:55 More on Seton Hall www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkBQ...

The NBA Draft will be a full-circle moment for Quincy Douby, Rutgers' last 1st-round draft pick, who has taken a special interest in Dylan Harper. We spoke about his 2006 draft night and how his son (a D-1 recruit) is modeling Dylan: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper's stopover in Piscataway produced just 15 wins, but also a brand recognition that will hit overdrive on NBA Draft night. It's already helped Steve Pikiell recruit. “An infomercial for Rutgers University.” www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

One week into summer workouts, I spoke with Steve Pikiell on how Rutgers' roster came together, what he looked for above all else, his early impressions, transfer-market inflation, and the NBA Draft: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

I asked a former NBA front-office guy who works in college hoops about Ace Bailey (what's going on here?), Dylan Harper, Kadary Richmond (can he stick?) and Cliff Omoruyi (did he improve his stock at Bama?). His pre-draft analysis: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

I asked a former NBA front-office guy who works in college hoops about Ace Bailey (what's going on here?), Dylan Harper, Kadary Richmond (can he stick?) and Cliff Omoruyi (did he improve his stock at Bama?). His pre-draft analysis: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

"This is my Super Bowl." "He got detained, not arrested." "You are what you eat, essentially." A look under the costumes at the three guys in BlueClaws' Pork Roll, Egg & Cheese race - NJ's signature minor-league baseball promotion: www.app.com/story/news/l... via @asburyparkpress

Steve Coponi suffered the dreaded 'Tommy John' injury and thought his track career was over. Then the Rutgers engineering grad invented a brace for it. Now he's made the NCAAs for the first time -- and has a provisional patent, too: www.app.com/story/sports...

With Seton Hall's latest addition, LSU transfer guard Mike Williams, the Hall has nine guards and wings on board for next season along with just two traditional bigs. The Running Pirates? Sure looks like it: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall has added another guard to the fold. Here are 3 things to know about N.C. State transfer Trey Parker: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Big weekend ahead for Jersey college baseball as Felician is in the D-2 World Series and Kean and Rowan are in the D-3 World Series. Here are two compelling stories of players who took the long road to this moment: www.app.com/story/sports...

Seton Hall, already embroiled in multiple lawsuits and investigations, now faces a lawsuit from a former baseball player alleging “severe hazing, abuse and misconduct." Here's more, its response to my questions, and a PDF of the suit: www.app.com/story/sports...

Thank you to our readers who donated toward the purchase of accessible vans for Mirian and Andrew. Here's the follow-up story -- and a reminder that there are many good people out there: www.app.com/story/news/l... via @asburyparkpress

Rutgers’ new president knows a thing or two about sports. Here’s the athletics angle on LSU president William F. Tate, a former basketball and track coach, with insights from an interview with Paul Finebaum this past fall: www.app.com/story/sports...

Rutgers has gone back to Europe to fill its final open scholarship for 2025-26. Here are 3 things to know about Romanian wing Denis Badalau, including a comparison to an impact Scarlet Knight from earlier in Steve Pikiell’s tenure: www.app.com/story/sports...

Most high NBA Draft picks head into rebuilding situations. Dylan Harper’s likely NBA destination already is loaded with young talent. NBA Draft Lottery: A look at where Harper and fellow Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey might end up: app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall has added a shooter to the fold for 2025-26. Here are 3 things to know about Rice transfer Jacob Dar: app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall needed a multi-positional guy with high-major experience. Enter Elijah Fisher. 3 things to know about the Pirates’ newest transfer commitment: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

In 2011, Hillsborough HS coach and former Rutgers guard Ian Progin was given a 5% chance to survive 5 more years. He lived 14, winning titles and imparting the most important game plan of all: How to handle life's toughest adversity: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Seton Hall now has a second member of its frontcourt for 2025-26. Here are three things to know about Jacksonville transfer Stephon Payne: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Caught up with Holmdel's own Dave Klatsky about a memorable month: NYU's run to the D-3 title game, a near-miss of the Penn job, and his new gig as a Florida assistant, where he'll work with Xaivian Lee and the offense -- and experience a bit of culture shock: www.app.com/story/sports...

Who is A.J. Staton-McCray? Here are three things to know about Seton Hall's newest transfer commitment, including what the staff likes about him: www.app.com/story/sports...

Rutgers basketball’s 2025-26 Big Ten opponents are known. 3 takeaways, including a sharp elbow: app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Steve Pikiell and his staff have kept a close eye on the European scene for several years. It paid off with a commitment from Bosnian shooter Harun Zrno. Here's more on an addition that fills a huge need for the Scarlet Knights: www.app.com/story/sports... via @asburyparkpress

Another former McDonald’s All-American is joining the Rutgers basketball program. Here is my breakdown of center Baye Fall, who transferred from Kansas State, and how he fits for RU: www.app.com/story/sports...