Lino Mark - College Basketball News & Rumors

Running it back with Rutgers Mark will return for the 2026-27 season, Chris Corso of ScarletKnights.com reports.

Impact Mark gradually worked his way up Rutgers' starting lineup, culminating his 2025-26 season with 11.0 points averaged across his last six games and starts. With that trajectory, it looks like a bigger role is in Mark's future come next season, which may see him be established as a top option for the Scarlet Knights.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 17 points Mark chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, a season-high five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 72-59 loss to UCLA.

Impact The 6-2 freshman did not score in the win over Minnesota. He had his sixth double-digit scoring game in his last eight games. Mark started the last five games of the season and averaged 10.4 points and 2.8 assists as a starter.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Minnesota Golden Gophers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The Minnesota Golden Gophers play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Rutgers beats Penn State 74-62 to sweep season series

Rutgers closes its regular season with a 74-62 win over Penn State behind strong scoring from Tariq Francis and Lino Mark

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Scores 16 in win Mark amassed 16 points (7-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 74-62 win over Penn State.

Impact Mark started the last three games for the Scarlet Knights and the 6-2 freshman provided a combined a 35 points, six rebounds and six assists. He scored in double digits in five of his last six games. Rutgers will play Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday. Mark had 16 points, three rebounds and three assists in the Feb. 21 to the Golden Gophers.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan

Jeremy Fears had 21 points and eight assists and Coen Carr also scored 21, helping No. 8 Michigan State hold off Rutgers 91-87

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Maryland Mark (undisclosed) is starting for Rutgers on Sunday against Maryland, per Brian Fonseca of NJ.com.

Impact Mark was a surprise addition to the Scarlet Knights' injury report Sunday morning, though the freshman is ultimately good to go and will make his first start of the season as Dylan Grant heads to the bench. Mark is averaging 4.7 points and 1.6 rebounds across 14.1 minutes this year.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Sunday Mark (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with Maryland.

Impact Mark is a late addition to the Rutgers injury report ahead of Sunday's afternoon tipoff, leaving him in danger of missing his first game this season. The freshman has appeared in 27 games off the bench, averaging 4.7 points across 14.1 minutes.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 18 points Mark (undisclosed) contributed 18 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 79-72 loss to Washington.

Impact Mark was considered questionable for the contest, but he wound up playing without any limitations. The freshman continued his scoring tear, scoring a career-high 18 points. He's now led Rutgers in points in back-to-back games and has scored in double figures four times in February. He had hit that milestone just twice before the calendar flipped over from January.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Mark is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington for undisclosed reasons.

Impact Mark pops up on the injury report as questionable for a third straight game since missing his first contest of the season Feb. 7. He's suited up and played after being listed as questionable in the last two games. Mark has been a key bench piece for Rutgers this season, and he's scored 12 and 16 points, respectively, in his last two appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in loss Mark (undisclosed) racked up 16 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Saturday's 80-61 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Mark was questionable to play for the Scarlet Knights, but he wound up leading the charge scoring-wise in yet another disheartening loss for Rutgers. He was uber-efficient from the field, and perfect from beyond the arc, resulting in a career-high 16 points.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Mark (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Mark was also questionable for the Knights' most recent win over Penn State, and he ended up playing. The freshman guard will hopefully be able to do the same in the away showing versus the Gophers.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 22 points, Rutgers rolls past Penn State 85-72

Tariq Francis had 22 points and seven assists, and Rutgers led the entire game in an 85-72 victory over Penn State on Wednesday, the Scarlet Knights’ first road win of the season

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Scores 12 in win Mark (undisclosed) provided 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and three steals in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 85-72 victory over Penn State.

Impact Mark, who was listed as questionable due to undisclosed reasons, connected on 5-of-6 looks from the field during Wednesday's win over the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-2 freshman, who is averaging five points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and one steal across his last 12 games, will look to stay hot during Saturday's game against Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in warmups Mark (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Rutgers' tilt with Penn State, per Alec Crouthamel of On3.

Impact Mark also warmed up ahead of Rutgers' last game, a Feb. 15 win over Maryland, only to play just one minute in that contest. Thus, his pre-game warmups aren't the best indication of his status for Wednesday night, but it is worth noting that the guard is active and putting up shots.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Penn State Mark (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game at Penn State.

Impact After playing just one minute in his return versus Maryland after a one-game absence, Mark has popped back up on the Scarlet Knights' injury report. The freshman guard's availability should be determined prior to tip-off, but he may likely be held out for another game to get back to full health.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

One minute in return Mark (undisclosed) amassed no counting stats in one minute during Sunday's 68-57 win over Maryland.

Impact Mark was able to suit up and make an appearance against Maryland after missing Rutgers' previous game against Nebraska due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-2 freshman was held to just a single minute of playing time without recording a counting stat, but his appearance on the court is encouraging to see. His next opportunity to earn more minutes will come on Wednesday against Penn State.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and warming up Sunday Mark (undisclosed) is both dressed and warming up for Sunday's game against Maryland, according to Alec Crouthamel of On3.

Impact Mark dressed and warming up Sunday indicates that its Maryland-Rutgers game may include him. The freshman's career rates include 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Mark (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Nebraska, Brian Fonseca of NJ.com reports.

Impact Mark will miss his first game of the season as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-2 guard will aim to be back for next week's meeting with Maryland.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Nebraska Mark (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Nebraska.

Impact Mark is in danger of missing his first game of the season, as he's currently dealing with an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-2 guard is currently averaging 3.6 points and 1.6 rebounds across 13.7 minutes in 23 appearances.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores career-high 24 points, leads hot-shooting UCLA over Rutgers 98-66

Xavier Booker scores a career-high 24 points as UCLA routs Rutgers 98-66 on Tuesday night

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points and Iowa held off Rutgers for a 68-62 win for the Hawkeyes’ second straight win

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime

Tariq Francis made 10 of 16 from the field, hit 10 of 11 from the free-throw line, and scored 30 points to help Rutgers beat Oregon 88-85 in overtime

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

A.J. Staton-McCray scores 18 to help Seton Hall beat Rutgers 81-59

Seton Hall defeats Rutgers 81-59 in the Garden State Hardwood Classic on Saturday night

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers

Minnesota Golden Gophers play in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Rutgers beats Penn State 74-62 to sweep season series

No. 8 Michigan State beats Rutgers 91-87 before closing regular season at No. 3 Michigan

Francis scores 22 points, Rutgers rolls past Penn State 85-72

Booker scores career-high 24 points, leads hot-shooting UCLA over Rutgers 98-66

Stirtz scores 20 points and Iowa puts down Scarlet Knights in 68-62 win

Tariq Francis scores 30, Rutgers beats Oregon 88-85 in overtime

A.J. Staton-McCray scores 18 to help Seton Hall beat Rutgers 81-59