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Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Boogie Cousins Says Cooper Flagg is Not No 1 Overall Pick
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Demarcus "Boogie" Cousins offered his take on who should be selected with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and it was surprisingly not Duke product Cooper Flagg. According to Cousins, Rutgers star Ace Bailey should be the first name called on draft night, not Flagg, who, by all accounts, is the locked-in top selection. More NBA news: Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference Finals Preview: What to Know While on FanDuel TV's show Run It Back, Cousins compared Bailey's game to that of an NBA legend. "I like Ace Bailey. To me, Ace Bailey is the number one pick. I think Ace Bailey is the number one overall pick. I think he is the closest thing to a Tracy McGrady," Cousins said. "But I don't see Nico... there is no way he keeps that pick. With everything he has already said on record as far as a window of wanting to win an NBA championship. It just does not logically make sense to me." Boogie Cousins says Ace Bailey should be the No. 1 pick over Cooper Flagg "He's the closest thing we've seen to Tracy McGrady." (🎥 @RunItBackFDTV ) — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) May 20, 2025 Coming out of high school, Bailey was the No. 2 recruit in the nation, second only to Flagg, and he managed to perform well during his first college season. Bailey averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, with two turnovers and 2.8 fouls per game. He played a substantial number of minutes as a starter, averaging around 33.3 per game. Ace Bailey #4 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dunks the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on January 29, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. Ace Bailey #4 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dunks the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena on January 29, 2025 in Evanston, Illinois. Photo by/Getty Images His season was impressive enough to earn him All-Big Ten and Big Ten All-Freshman honors this past season, despite being relatively inefficient with a 46% shooting percentage from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range. For a college player, particularly a freshman, shot selection can be inconsistent, so his inefficiency may not be surprising. More NBA news: Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Surprising Appearance at Google Event in San Francisco Bailey displayed flashes of high-level shot creation and shot-making, which is likely where Cousins sees the similarities between his game and McGrady's. McGrady was one of the best scorers in the league, capable of creating his own shot and attacking the basket at a high level. According to most NBA Draft experts, Bailey is ranked as the overall third prospect in the draft. Many place Flagg in a tier by himself, followed by Bailey's Rutgers teammate Dylan Harper in his own tier, and then Bailey in the third tier along with other prospects. More NBA news: Dwyane Wade Offers Blunt Reaction to Jimmy Butler's Playoff Run Flagg has been labeled as a future franchise cornerstone who can defend at a high level, create some offense for himself, and plays hard on every possession. Together, these qualities form a can't-miss prospect for many. He has been the consensus top prospect for months now, which makes Cousins' statement controversial for placing Bailey above Flagg.
Miami Herald
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Rutgers Preview 2025: The Scarlet Knights Looking Like a Big Ten Team
Things have settled in under Greg be next to impossible to find the same high-end success he enjoyed in his first stint with the program - the Big Ten is light-years better than the (sky point) Big East - but coming up with two straight winning seasons since making the conference move in 2014 is an program still doesn't get the talent the top Big Ten teams do, and it's still a battle to be consistent, but after five years of rebuilding, this should be the best team Schiano has fielded at Rutgers. The record might not reflect it compared to some of the great years in the 2000s, but again, he's doing this in the Big Ten now. The base has been built with a slew of good home-grown players, some of the transfers from the last few seasons are established, and this year, Rutgers flexed a little bit of Big Ten needed pass rushers, and it picked off a few few the Group of Five ranks. It needed receivers and defensive backs, and it upgraded there, too. And best of all, it was able to keep most of the key guys isn't a sure-thing win for anyone now. This year's team will look, act, and play like a real Big Ten program. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview 2025: Offense X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN- There was a bit more of a passing game, but Rutgers will continue to be about the ground attack, ball control, and not screwing up. For the first time in a while, it has the continuity, experience, and depth to do a bit more.- The line has to be good for this all to work. It's okay in pass protection, but it's at its best when grinding away. There will be movement, and top tackle Hollis Pierce is gone, but four starters return in some configuration. Guard Kawbena Asamoah is the best blocker, but veteran center Gus Zilinskas should be in the All-Big Ten, and the tackles are versatile and solid. - The backfield loses heart-and-soul back Kyle Monangai, but No.2 back Antwan Raymond is back after running for 457 yards and eight scores, and Florida Atlantic transfer CJ Campbell is a great fit coming off an 844-yard, 11-touchdown season.- Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is fine. The former Minnesota transfer threw for close to 2,700 yards and 18 scores, ran well, and now has two years of Big Ten starting experience. He has a good receiving corps to work with. Ian Strong led the team with five touchdown grabs, and deep threat KJ Duff is good on the outside. DT Sheffield should be the big star, catching 11 touchdown passes at North Texas last year. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Preview 2025: Defense - The defense wasn't good enough. It was fine against the mediocre attacks, but it allowed more than 24 points five times and lost all five games, finishing 17th in the Big Ten in total D. There wasn't any pass rush, the front wasn't good against the run, and now it's up to the transfer portal to fix it all. - The entire front line will likely be from the portal, but that's not a negative. Bradley Weaver (Ohio) was one of the MAC's top pass rushers over the last two seasons, and Eric O'Neill (James Madison) was one of the Sun Belt's best defensive players in 2024. Doug Blue-Eli (USF) and Darold DeNgohe (James Madison) are great fits on the inside.- The linebacking corps is solid with leading tackler Daniel Djabome in the middle after making 105 tackles, and Moses Walker got in plenty of work in the rotation. - If the pass rush is better - and it will be - the secondary should be strong. Kaj Sanders is back at one safety spots, and Bo Mascoe is a good all-around corner who made 50 tackles with a pick and five broken up portal is helping with three new starters. Corner Cam Miller (Penn State) and safety Jacobie Henderson (Marshall) know what they're doing, and Jett Elad (UNLV) is coming off an 84-tackle season with five tackles for loss and six broken up passes. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key to the Season Don't give up a lot of duh, that's sort of the idea, but some teams have no problem keeping up in shootouts. Some are comfortable in the back-and-forth style - not Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights were 0-5 last season, and 0-22 since 2021, when allowing more than 24 points. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key Player Doug Blue-Eli, DT Sr. The Rutgers run defense got ripped up too easily. The transfers should help the cause in a hurry, at least that's the hope. It starts with 6-2, 315-pound Doug Blue-Eli on the a long-time starter who began at TCU before moving to USF, and now it's his job to clog things up as an anchor for the front four. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Eric O'Neill, EDGE began at Long Island University, coming up with 131 tackles with 15.5 sacks and 44.5 tackles for loss as one of the best all-around pass rushers in the FCS. He left for James Madison, and he became an instant Sun Belt star with 13 sacks, 19 tackles for loss, and 52 Transfer Out: Mohamed Toure, LB Sr.A mainstay of the Rutgers defense in 2021 and 2023, when healthy, he's a tackling machine and disruptive force in the backfield. He missed all of last year with a knee injury, but he's expected to be back and part of the Miami linebacking corps. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Key Game Iowa, Sept. 20It's not just the Big Ten opener, and it's not just a shot at 4-0 - Rutgers should open with three straight wins. It's a chance to finally beat the Hawkeyes. Not only are the Scarlet Knights 0-4 in the series, but they've been outscored 93-17.- 2025 Rutgers Schedule Breakdown Rutgers Scarlet Knights Top 10 Players 1. Dariel Djabome, LB Jr.2. Eric O'Neill, EDGE, Sr.3. Bradley Weaver, EDGE, Sr.4. Kawbena Asamoah, OG Jr.5. CJ Campbell, RB Sr.6. Ian Strong, WR Jr.7. Jacobie Henderson, S Jr.8. DT Sheffield, WR Sr.9. Athan Kaliakmanis, QB Sr.10. Bo Mascoe, CB Soph. Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2024 Fun Stats - Fumbles: Opponents 14 (lost 5), Rutgers 4 (lost 2)- Two Point Conversions: Opponents 5-of-9, Rutgers 2-of-4- Penalties: Opponents 84 for 682 yards, Opponents 42 for 444 yards Rutgers Scarlet Knights 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen Again, the starting 22 should be among the best yet under Schiano. The schedule doesn't help too much, though. There's no Michigan, and missing Indiana matters now, but the Scarlet Knights still have to face Ohio State, Oregon, and Penn State. This year, going to Illinois hurts, and the 3,000 mile trip to Seattle will be as always, the non-conference slate is light and breezy, Purdue should be a stress-free road win, and there a few more wins will pop in here and there. But November is brutal, and a road dare at Minnesota won't help. As long as there isn't a home loss to Maryland, it should be a third straight bowl The Rutgers Scarlet Knights Win Total At … 5.5Likely Wins: Miami University, Norfolk State, Ohio, at Purdue50/50 Games: at Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, at Minnesota, at WashingtonLikely Losses: at Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Newsweek
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Rutgers Spring Game: Live Stream College Football, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rutgers will hit the field for the first time this season in the Scarlet and White Spring Game on Saturday. Fans will get their first preview of what's in store for the upcoming season. Tune in to the Big Ten Network to watch the Rutgers Spring Game. Running back Antwan Raymond #21 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs during the Rate Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Scarlet... Running back Antwan Raymond #21 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights runs during the Rate Bowl against the Kansas State Wildcats at Chase Field on December 26, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated the Scarlet Knights 44-41. More Photo byHow to Watch Rutgers Spring Game: Date: Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM EDT Channel: Big Ten Network Stream: Fubo (Try for free) Rutgers is coming off a 7-6 season overall that saw the team go 4-5 in Big Ten play. The team ranked 57th in the country in scoring offense and 70th in scoring defense and ended the year with a 44-41 loss to Kansas State in the Rate Bowl. The Scarlet Knights seem to be on the way up and will look to be even better in 2025. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is locked in as the leader on offense but the team will hope that FAU transfer CJ Campbell Jr. can take over at running back, as Kyle Monangai was a huge part of the team's success last season. The spring game is also a chance to see portal additions Eric O'Neill and Bradley Weaver, a pair of talented Group of Five pass rushers who will hope to continue playing well in the Big Ten. Tune in to the Big Ten Network on Saturday for the Rutgers Spring Game. Start your free trial of Fubo now to ensure you don't miss the action. Live stream the Rutgers Spring Game on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Rutgers vs. Army in women's NIT basketball: Time, TV channel, streaming
How to watch Rutgers vs. Army in women's NIT basketball: Time, TV channel, streaming The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-19) play the Army Black Knights (25-7) on March 23, 2025. Rutgers is coming off of an 84-60 loss to Nebraska in its most recent outing on Wednesday. Army won its most recent matchup 59-58 against Bryant on Thursday. In Rutgers' loss, Destiny Adams led the way with a team-high 25 points (adding 10 rebounds and three assists). Fiona Hastick recorded 22 points, four rebounds and two assists for Army. Rutgers vs. Army TV channel Location: Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET What time is Rutgers vs. Army basketball today? Rutgers and Army play at 2 p.m. ET. Watch women's college basketball with Fubo Rutgers has seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 64.0 points per game in its last 10 contests, 3.2 points fewer than the 67.2 it has scored this season. Over its last 10 games, Army is averaging 62.5 points per contest, compared to its season average of 63.0. Rutgers Scarlet Knights women's basketball schedule Army Black Knights basketball schedule Watch women's college basketball with Fubo
Washington Post
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Rutgers and Army play in NIT
Army Black Knights (25-7, 16-5 Patriot) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-19, 3-16 Big Ten) Piscataway, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Rutgers and Army meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Scarlet Knights have gone 3-16 against Big Ten teams, with an 8-3 record in non-conference play. Rutgers is 0-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
