The 2025–26 Rutgers Scarlet Knights men's basketball team represented Rutgers University–New Brunswick during the 2025–26 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Scarlet Knights were led by 10th-year head coach Steve Pikiell and played their home games at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey as members of the Big Ten Conference.
Previous season The Scarlet Knights finished the 2024–25 season 15–17, 8–12 in Big Ten play to finish in 11th place. They lost to USC in the first round of the Big Ten tournament. Following the team's loss, the school announced that they would not play in any postseason tournament.
Offseason
Departures +NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownReason for DepartureJordan Derkack0G6'5"205SeniorColonia, NJTransferred to DaytonTyson Acuff5G6'4"210GS SeniorDetroit, MIGraduatedAce Bailey1F6'8"210FreshmanPowder Springs, GADeclared for 2025 NBA Draft, selected 5th overall by the Utah JazzDylan Harper3G6'5"205FreshmanRamsey, NJDeclared for 2025 NBA Draft, selected 2nd overall by San Antonio SpursPJ Hayes23F6'6"215GS SeniorWaconia, MNGraduatedZach Martini99F6'7"235GS SeniorWarren, New JerseyGraduatedLathan Sommerville24C6'10"275SophomorePeoria, ILTransferred to Washington
Roster
Schedule and results
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