From today's college basketball article.
On-court success is now spreading to the recruiting trail for Steve Pikiell and Rutgers. It’s one thing to develop underrated prospects and win as Pikiell has in recent years. But now the Scarlet Knights are becoming a player for major talent. Sunday afternoon, they picked up a verbal commitment from top-10 wing Airious Bailey, who was heavily recruited by Kentucky and Auburn, among others. He follows top-40 wing Gavin Griffiths, the jewel of the 2023 class.
Rutgers’ current team is an interesting mix: top-50 big man Cliff Omoruyi and three-star guards Paul Mulcahy, Cam Spencer and Caleb McConnell. It is only a half-game behind Purdue at the top of the Big Ten, looking like a certain tournament team for the third straight season, which would be a first for Rutgers. Recruits, it seems, are taking notice as Pikiell takes this program to new heights. He’s already accomplished more than was reasonably expected.
On-court success is now spreading to the recruiting trail for Steve Pikiell and Rutgers. It’s one thing to develop underrated prospects and win as Pikiell has in recent years. But now the Scarlet Knights are becoming a player for major talent. Sunday afternoon, they picked up a verbal commitment from top-10 wing Airious Bailey, who was heavily recruited by Kentucky and Auburn, among others. He follows top-40 wing Gavin Griffiths, the jewel of the 2023 class.
Rutgers’ current team is an interesting mix: top-50 big man Cliff Omoruyi and three-star guards Paul Mulcahy, Cam Spencer and Caleb McConnell. It is only a half-game behind Purdue at the top of the Big Ten, looking like a certain tournament team for the third straight season, which would be a first for Rutgers. Recruits, it seems, are taking notice as Pikiell takes this program to new heights. He’s already accomplished more than was reasonably expected.
