It is no secret that Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has been a complete and utter joke in the world of college sports for the past few years. Being on the wrong end of lopsided conference games usually lands the scarlet knights a spot on Sportscenter’s Not Top 10. Basketball, especially since Head Coach Steve Pikiell took over in 2016, has been a slight glimmer of hope for the university’s athletics program. After accumulating 20 wins on the season, with 18 of the wins coming at The RAC in Piscataway, Rutgers rolled their way to a bid in the 2020 NCAA Men’s Baasketball Tournament.
Joyful may be an understatement when you describe how Rutgers students and fans are feeling about the trip back to college basketball’s biggest stage. From being a laughing stock to being a possible 8-seed in the tournament, Rutgers basketball is trending up. Accomplishments like this give fans and students a reason to celebrate and proudly represent their team. To many, this may not be a reason to celebrate, but to fellow Scarlet Knights, it means the world.
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