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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Finishes With Highest KenPom Ranking & Defensive Efficiency Numbers In Years

With the college basketball season coming to a close on Monday, as Villanova defeated Michigan to win the national championship, it’s time to look at how Rutgers finished statistically in 2017-2018. I decided to take it a step further and compare this season’s team to every Rutgers squad that has been measured by KenPom since the ratings system began in 2001-2002. Here is a full chart detailing what I deemed noteworthy team statistics, as well as a thorough analysis of this year’s team, while also looking at some historical marks.

(Warning: This is extremely stat heavy. This could appeal to many, but probably isn’t for everyone.