Since he was hired in 2019, Nate Oats has coached three freshmen who eventually became first-round NBA draft picks, including Brandon Miller, the former SEC Player of the Year and the No. 2 pick in 2023.

On the flip side of the coin was Harper’s co-star Ace Bailey, who saw another down shooting performance despite the overtime win. Across 36 minutes, Bailey scored 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting, cashing in on his only triple but missing a variety of contested mid-range jumpers.

Ace Bailey produced good numbers for Rutgers but his efforts weren't enough, as the Scarlet Knights lost to No.

On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers faced off against Kennesaw State in Georgia. The Owls pulled off the surprising upset, winning by a score of 79-77. NBA prospect Ac

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Freshman Ace Bailey scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 24 Rutgers to a 74-63 win over Merrimack on Wednesday night.

So much for southern hospitality. Billed as a homecoming for Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey and teammate Jamichael Davis, Sunday afternoon’s game between the Scarlet Knights and the Kennesaw State Owls morphed into a rude awakening for Bailey,

Although it may seem like Rutgers basketball has truly arrived due to the blinding star power it is carrying with them this season, the team still has to prove it can take care of business on the hardwood.