What Rutgers hoops players said about their future after season-ending loss in Big Ten Tournament
By Brian Fonseca
Published on March 13, 2026.
Rutgers lost to UCLA in the Big Ten Tournament, but the team's coach, Steve Pikiell, expressed his admiration for senior center Emmanuel Ogbole. Ogbole had previously announced he would pursue a fifth season of eligibility after starting his career in junior college. However, this indicates that the other 13 members of the Rutgers roster can return next fall if they and Rutgers want them to. The number of players returning is not binding, as players who have done so in the past have entered the transfer portal shortly afterwards.
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