Head Coach
Steve Pikiell
Program contact: Brandin Knight, Associate Head Coach
bknight@scarletknights.com
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandin Knight | Associate Head Coach | bknight@scarletknights.com |
| T.J. Thompson | Assistant Coach | tjthompson@scarletknights.com |
| Jay Young | Assistant Coach | jyoung@scarletknights.com |
| Steve Hayn | Assistant Coach | shayn@scarletknights.com |
| Jake Sullivan | Graduate Assistant | jsullivan@scarletknights.com |
| Scott Scherer | Basketball Staff | sscherer@scarletknights.com |
| David VanDyke | Assistant Athletics Director - Strength and Conditioning | dvandyke@scarletknights.com |
| Richard Campbell | Assistant Director of Athletic Training/ Men's Basketball, M | rcampbell@scarletknights.com |
About Rutgers Scarlet Knights Basketball
Rutgers men's basketball, led by Head Coach Steve Pikiell, competes in the Big Ten Conference and provides student-athletes with elite academic opportunities in New Jersey's most prominent state university system. The program operates within one of college basketball's most competitive conferences, where recruits face top-tier talent daily and develop against programs with national championship aspirations. Coach Pikiell has established a culture centered on player development, accountability, and building winning habits both on and off the court. The Scarlet Knights prioritize creating well-rounded student-athletes who excel academically while competing at the highest collegiate level. Recruits interested in joining a program committed to long-term growth, Big Ten competition, and education should reach out to Rutgers' coaching staff. The program offers a pathway to play meaningful minutes while representing a storied Big Ten institution in one of the nation's most talent-rich regions.
Net price
$24,897/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
84%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
37,751
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,090 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,496 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,838 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,156 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,232 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 37,751
- Average net price
- $24,897 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $18,824 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $39,649 / year
- Graduation rate
- 84%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
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Program history
1
Final Fours
1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rutgers D1?
Yes, Rutgers is an NCAA Division I program in the Big Ten. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rutgers men's basketball.
What conference is Rutgers in?
Rutgers competes in the Big Ten for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rutgers?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,897 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Rutgers?
College Scorecard reports approximately 37,751 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rutgers?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.