'Making Rutgers cool': How two future top-5 picks are trying to change the school's rep — and legacy

Jeff Borzello, a basketball recruiting insider at ESPN since 2014 and a University of Delaware graduate, highlights Rutgers’ men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell’s ambitious goals of reaching the Final Four and winning a National Championship. Pikiell, who has led the team to recent success, is banking on star recruits Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper to elevate the program further. The duo’s promising partnership, showcased during a grassroots event in 2023, has raised hopes for Rutgers’ future success as they navigate a challenging schedule to prove their potential on the court.

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