Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball

The team is notable for its historic 1976 Final Four appearance and eight total NCAA tournament bids, with its most recent coming in 2022. Rutgers has also served as a pipeline to the professional level, producing several NBA players. This was highlighted in the 2025 NBA Draft, where Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey were selected with the second and fifth overall picks, respectively, marking the highest-drafted players in program history.

Recently, the Rutgers basketball programs have been in the news for their ongoing season. This includes coverage of upcoming men's and women's games, game predictions, and analyses of the team's current roster, including discussions on the performance of incoming transfers. The teams are also involved in community initiatives, such as their annual toy drive event.