Jerry Carino

Seton Hall makes a late add to its 2025-26 roster – and it’s a big one. Here’s a detailed breakdown on Plainfield HS star center Najai Hines, including the long backstory of Shaheen Holloway’s pursuit: app.com/story/sports/c… via @asburyparkpress

Beach reading. See you in a few weeks.

Cliff Omoruyi’s skill set would have been highly coveted in the NBA of old. Is there still room for a blunt-force rim protector? Here’s more on the former Rutgers center as he joins the Toronto Raptors: app.com/story/sports/n… via @asburyparkpress

Kadary Richmond has a fascinating, high-IQ, old-school game. Will it translate to the NBA? We’re about to find out. Here’s more the former Seton Hall and St. John’s guard as he joins the Washington Wizards: app.com/story/sports/n… via @asburyparkpress

I sense indifference or worse among many Rutgers fans about Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper and their futures. There are 60 million reasons why that's misguided. These guys could soon be funding the program. "That's the hope." Column: app.com/story/sports/c… via @asburyparkpress

3 notable comments from Dylan's presser: 1. He drew one comparison between Rutgers and the Spurs 2. He gave Maria Harper her flowers 3. He shouted out Ace Bailey's handling of an onslaught of pre-draft negativity Updated: app.com/story/sports/c… via @asburyparkpress

The first question in Cooper Flagg's press conference was about whether the NBA Draft was rigged. We live in ridiculous times.

Ace Bailey on Dylan: “When his name was called, I shed a tear like it was mine.”

Dylan on mom Maria Harper, who taught him the game: “She means the world to me.”

As @ChrisCarlin noted earlier today, Ace Bailey bought and signed 25 Mets jerseys for family members and Rutgers staffers who attended his first-pitch appearance at Citi Field. Nice touch from a nice guy.

Rutgers basketball alums to be 1st-round draft picks: 2025: Dylan Harper (2nd overall) 2025: Ace Bailey (5th) 2006: Quincy Douby (19th) 2002: Dahntay Jones (20th) 1983: Roy Hinson (20th) 1979: James Bailey (6th) app.com/story/sports/c… via @asburyparkpress

How’s the fit for Dylan Harper with the San Antonio Spurs? “He can be a top three player for them.” “All the lobs you can throw…” Here’s more: app.com/story/sports/c… via @asburyparkpress

After tonight, there will be 23 former New Jersey college basketball players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. 12 from Seton Hall 6 from Rutgers 4 from Princeton 1 from Rider -- the most recent before tonight, Jason Thompson

Dylan getting ready for his close-up

From calling games on ⁦@WSOU⁩ to warming up the crowd at the NBA Draft, ⁦John Fanta has come a long way.