A major key to the winning streak over ranked opponents in the last four games for Rutgers men’s basketball has been the ascension of the starting lineup as a unit and each player fulfilling new roles. The balanced scoring, team defense and contributions from everyone in multiple areas has elevated this team’s play to an elite level. Let’s review how the roster has performed as the Scarlet Knights have gone from March afterthought to potential postseason matchup nightmare.
Paul Mulcahy
Averages: 14.5 points, 7.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio
Shooting: 22-36 FG (61.