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Jerry Carino
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Reporter, journalism professor, New Jerseyan for life
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Final: Rutgers 84, Lehigh 72
Dylan Grant dominated but Emmanuel Ogbole (!) generated the most buzz at the RAC with a br,eakout performance, much needed.
5 takeaways, more coming:
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Rutgers basketball: Grant stars, Ogbole surprises in win over Lehigh
5 takeaways as the Scarlet Knights improved to 3-0 with help from some new contributors
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November 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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“For some reason they saw something in me.”
The most successful under-the-radar recruit in Rutgers basketball history is getting his due as part of the 2nd Knights of Honor class, whose jerseys will rise to the rafters in February:
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Rutgers basketball's ultimate sleeper recruit finally gets his due
Rutgers basketball's second Knights of Honor class features Roy Hinson, John Battle and Kelvin Troy.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Jersey Jump Shot podcast!
TOP: Rutgers' Tariq Francis on Brandin Knight (they play 1-on-1?), taking calculus at NJIT, doubters about his size, and a shocking pizza take.
18:30: My thoughts on RU, SHU, NJ mid-majors, soft schedules and Walsh Gym
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Talking basketball with Rutgers guard Tariq Francis
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November 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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King Rice on his gratitude for a Monmouth-Seton Hall rematch, how he 'felt awful' after last year's win at the Rock, and his new advice to fellow coaches on scheduling.
“When you win those games, they don’t invite you back.”
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King Rice grateful for Monmouth-Seton Hall rematch, 'felt awful' after last year's win
Monmouth basketball coach King Rice on Shaheen Holloway, Seton Hall and scheduling philosophy. 'When you win those games, they don’t invite you back.'
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November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Monmouth is the first NJ mid-major to create a position focusing on NIL/rev share. The hire is someone familiar to Jersey hoop-heads. He's got some thoughts on athlete retention, rev-share planning and the Hawks' potential: www.app.com/story/sports...
Monmouth Athletics' newest hire sends clear signal about NIL, revenue sharing
Monmouth County native Pat Elliott fills the first NIL-titled post at any of New Jersey's six Division I mid-major athletic departments.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Final: Seton Hall 82, Fairfield 59
AJ Staton-McCray, a critical guy for this squad, looked the part on both ends as the Pirates (3-0) responded well after Friday’s clunker.
5 takeaways, more coming:
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Seton Hall basketball romps Fairfield as AJ Staton-McCray hits stride
5 takeaways as the Pirates improve to 3-0 and got another strong performance from freshman center Najai Hines of Plainfield
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November 11, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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Final: Seton Hall 68, Wagner 61
An unfocused, sloppy performance by the Pirates reminiscent of last year – except they hung on to win. Lots to learn from.
5 takeaways:
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Seton Hall basketball holds off Wagner with help from Elijah Fisher
5 takeaways as the Pirates looked scarily similar to last year's team.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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Jersey Jump Shot podcast!
Greg Herenda on 3 guys he mentored: Shaheen Holloway, Dan Hurley, Grant Billmeier, plus more NJ hoop talk, meatball subs, parallel parking, and my first impressions of SHU, RU and NJIT.
Dig in!
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NJ college basketball talk with Greg Herenda
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November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Final: Rutgers 81, Rider 53
There is one Scarlet Knight with a history of scoring -- and Tariq Francis showed it in the opener. RU is going to need the NJIT transfer to keep filling it up.
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Rutgers basketball: Tariq Francis, NJIT transfer, sparks win over Rider in opener
Here's why Dorian Jones won't play this season. Plus 5 takeaways from Rutgers basketball's 2025-26 season opener.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Rutgers’ rotation projects to be enormous this season. But it will be a bit more manageable now that freshman guard Dorian Jones is redshirting. Here’s more:
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Rutgers basketball: Guard who decommitted from Ohio State takes redshirt
Why Dorian Jones won't play this season. Plus 5 takeaways from Rutgers basketball's 2025-26 season opener
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November 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Final: Seton Hall 77, Saint Peter’s 50
Freshman center Najai Hines, the pride of Plainfield, made a smashing debut and the Pirates look much improved all the way around.
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Seton Hall basketball: Najai Hines makes smashing debut in romp of Saint Peter's
The Pirates look much improved and have a budding star inside. 5 takeaways from the 2025-26 college basketball opener
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November 4, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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“Blue collar. Not Hollywood.”
Rutgers is looking to reclaim its identity this season. How will that work?
More on that in our 2025-26 RU preview: 3 reasons to hope & mope, 5 must-see games, and my record prediction:
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Rutgers basketball 2025-26: Reasons to hope and mope, must-see games, prediction
After a high-profile bust last winter, the Scarlet Knights have dropped back under the radar, which is how Steve Pikiell prefers it.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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How does Rob Sullivan envision his role as Rutgers' first general manager? We spoke about roster management, his experience with agents, handling the role for both men's and women's hoops, and more.
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Rutgers basketball: Q&A with new general manager Rob Sullivan
Rob Sullivan on what he did at Saint Joseph's, what his role will be at Rutgers, and how his experience prepared him for this challenge.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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"A wake-up call."
Seton Hall will be better this season. That’s not going out on a limb. How much better? Here’s our 2025-26 Pirate preview: 3 reasons to hope & mope, 5 must-see games, and my record prediction:
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Seton Hall basketball 2025-26: Reasons to hope and mope, must-see games, prediction
Coming off a last-place Big East finish, the Pirates have been left for dead. Shaheen Holloway and Budd Clark have other ideas.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Steve Pikiell begged Rutgers' hierarchy to hire a general manager for well over a year. It's finally happened. Now let's see what he can do with some modern infrastructure. Column: www.app.com/story/sports...
Rutgers basketball finally has a general manager; game-changer for Steve Pikiell?
Two years too late, Rutgers is putting the infrastructure in place to help Steve Pikiell manage free agency. Now he needs a chance to work with it.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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How are NJ's mid-majors prepping for 2025-26 after an offseason of roster upheaval? We asked Princeton's Mitch Henderson, Monmouth's King Rice, NJIT's Grant Billmeier and FDU's Jack Castleberry. Some interesting approaches:
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College basketball preview 2025-26. How NJ mid-majors are prepping after roster upheaval
A look at how Princeton, Monmouth, FDU and NJIT are prepping for tip-off after a wild offseason of free agency.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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The Jersey Jump Shot podcast is back!
Tipping off with honorary New Jerseyan @John_Fanta on his new NBC gig, expectations for Rutgers, Seton Hall & Princeton, Kevin Willard at Nova, and more: youtu.be/HKKXgGB2Vsk?...
NJ college basketball podcast: 2025-26 season preview with John Fanta
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October 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Darren Buchanan’s outreach to the homeless & at-risk kids in DC has earned him a major national award. Now he’s looking to bring that service mission – and attitude – to Rutgers.
“If you put good out, you’re going to get good back.”
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Rutgers basketball player with 'big heart' earns national honor for giving back
Darren Buchanan donated NIL money and took part in numerous service projects in his hometown of D.C. He'd like to bring the mission to New Brunswick.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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There were lots of laughs, and some tears, as Elmwood Park honored favorite son Dick Vitale with a well-deserved humanitarian award last night. Hubie Brown, Mike Fratello, Mike Dabney and others feted an amazing life, well-lived: www.northjersey.com/story/sports... via @northjersey
Stories, and some tears, flow as Dick Vitale receives humanitarian award from Elmwood Park
The ESPN legend, who lived in Elmwood Park as a teen, was feted by basketball notables from North Jersey and recalled a pivotal moment in the borough
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October 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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They revived Seton Hall together. Now Kevin Willard and Shaheen Holloway are Big East rivals.
“They were the yin and yang”
“Not the easiest job”
“Hope he gets a standing ovation”
On the partnership that changed Jersey college hoops:
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The partnership: Kevin Willard and Shaheen Holloway are together again in the Big East
They're opposing coaches now, but Kevin Willard and Shaheen Holloway brought out the best in each other while reviving Seton Hall.
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October 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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:
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Rutgers basketball: 50 years later, Final Four team hailed as 'shining example'
The stories and one-liners flowed as Rutgers' 1976 Final Four squad met the current one. It also was a reminder of how college sports has changed.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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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:
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Seton Hall basketball: AJ Staton-McCray, Jacob Dar ready for their shot?
The Pirates need shooters. These two transfers are the likeliest candidates.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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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:
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Rutgers basketball center Baye Fall, once a blue-chip recruit, has something to prove
After disappointing stops at Arkansas and Kansas State, Baye Fall is carving out a role and eager to show his past programs that 'they missed out.'
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October 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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‘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:
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Seton Hall basketball: Plainfield big man Najai Hines is turning heads, on and off court
With freshman Najai Hines' combination of personality and potential, 'the crowd's going to love him.' Plus: 5 takeaways from Seton Hall's media day.
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October 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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"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:
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Seton Hall basketball: Budd Clark looks like a Big East floor general
On Budd Clark's transition from Merrimack to Shaheen Holloway's point guard, plus 5 more observations from Seton Hall practice
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October 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM