PISCATAWAY, N.J. - The Rutgers Men's basketball program will honor the 2020-21 team at the home opener against Lehigh at Jersey Mike's Arena on Wednesday night.
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats 40 minutes before the game's tipoff at 7:01 p.m. to see the brand-new banner that will be unveiled approximately at 6:41 p.m.
The team will unveil the 2020-21 NCAA Tournament banner, which will hang in the rafters during the 2021-22 season. The banner commemorates the achievements of the 2020-21 program advancing to its first March Madness in 30 years.
Head coach Steve Pikiell led the Scarlet Knights program to new heights last season when RU returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991 and won its first tournament game since 1983, with a 63-60 victory over Clemson in the first round.
The Scarlet Knights' win over No. 7 seeded Tigers in the opening round, marked the highest-seeded team defeated in the NCAA Tournament since 1979, before falling to an eventual Final Four team in No. 2 seed Houston.
The men's basketball program will also hold a special moment to honor senior small forward Ron Harper Jr., who scored his 1,000th-point during last season's Big Ten Tournament. Harper Jr. averaged a career-high 14.9 points during his junior season.
Harper Jr. has already accumulated national preseason recognition heading into his last year as a Scarlet Knight. He was listed on the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021-22 Julius Irving Award Watch List, and award given to the nation's best small forward. Harper Jr. was also selected to the Big Ten's 2021-22 Preseason First-Team.
Another reminder to fans attending the home opener is that the matchup is sold out. Rutgers will implement an alternate traffic pattern for the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as increased traffic volume may delay ingress and egress.
Consistent with University policy, Rutgers Athletics encourages all patrons, fans and spectators to these events be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Face coverings are required for indoor events as the University continues to uphold health and safety practices in accordance with campus, local and state guidelines.
Fans are asked to always wear a mask – unless eating or drinking – during their time within the facility. You will not be able to enter the facility without a proper face covering.
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats 40 minutes before the game's tipoff at 7:01 p.m. to see the brand-new banner that will be unveiled approximately at 6:41 p.m.
The team will unveil the 2020-21 NCAA Tournament banner, which will hang in the rafters during the 2021-22 season. The banner commemorates the achievements of the 2020-21 program advancing to its first March Madness in 30 years.
Head coach Steve Pikiell led the Scarlet Knights program to new heights last season when RU returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1991 and won its first tournament game since 1983, with a 63-60 victory over Clemson in the first round.
The Scarlet Knights' win over No. 7 seeded Tigers in the opening round, marked the highest-seeded team defeated in the NCAA Tournament since 1979, before falling to an eventual Final Four team in No. 2 seed Houston.
The men's basketball program will also hold a special moment to honor senior small forward Ron Harper Jr., who scored his 1,000th-point during last season's Big Ten Tournament. Harper Jr. averaged a career-high 14.9 points during his junior season.
Harper Jr. has already accumulated national preseason recognition heading into his last year as a Scarlet Knight. He was listed on the Basketball Hall of Fame's 2021-22 Julius Irving Award Watch List, and award given to the nation's best small forward. Harper Jr. was also selected to the Big Ten's 2021-22 Preseason First-Team.
Another reminder to fans attending the home opener is that the matchup is sold out. Rutgers will implement an alternate traffic pattern for the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as increased traffic volume may delay ingress and egress.
Consistent with University policy, Rutgers Athletics encourages all patrons, fans and spectators to these events be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Face coverings are required for indoor events as the University continues to uphold health and safety practices in accordance with campus, local and state guidelines.
Fans are asked to always wear a mask – unless eating or drinking – during their time within the facility. You will not be able to enter the facility without a proper face covering.
