Rutgers basketball prepares for 2026-27 season opening against New Haven
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Rutgers basketball begins its 2026-27 season with a home game against New Haven on Nov. 6. Head coach Steve Pikiell faces health challenges, raising questions about team leadership. The Scarlet Knights have added new talents, including Christian Gurdak, who excelled in preseason matchups. With a mix of returning players and new prospects, Rutgers aims to improve its performance in the Big Ten, following last season's struggles.
- •Rutgers opens 2026-27 season against New Haven on Nov. 6.
- •Christian Gurdak averaged 19.5 points in preseason games.
- •Head coach Steve Pikiell is undergoing cancer treatment.
- •Six players return, including All-Big Ten mention Tariq Francis.
- •Big Ten expansion may enhance chances for postseason play.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Rutgers basketball 2026-27: Reasons to hope and mope, must-see games, prediction
"Rutgers basketball added some notable newcomers to a returning core. How will it mesh in 2026-27? Here is our prognostication.
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