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UCLA Bruins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights play in Big Ten Tournament

The UCLA Bruins play in the Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tariq Francis - Springs for 29 points Francis posted 29 points (9-16 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 6-1 guard fell one point shy of his season high. He joined the starting lineup on Feb. 7 and averaged 19.3 points and 4.2 assists over the last month. The Scarlet Knights moved on to play UCLA on Thursday in the Big Ten Tournament. Francis came off the bench for the last time in the Feb. 4 loss to the Bruins and scored 12 points.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament

Rutgers beats Minnesota 72-67 in the Big Ten Tournament behind a huge night from Tariq Francis

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Bryce Dortch - Comes off the bench Dortch (undisclosed) provided no counting stats over four minutes during Wednesday's 72-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact The 6-9 sophomore started three games in January. He missed the last two games of the regular season, but was able to come off the bench for a short stint against the Golden Gophers. Dortch will likely be available Thursday against UCLA. He had six points and four rebounds in the Feb. 3 loss to the Bruins.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gevonte Ware - Sits out tournament game Ware (undisclosed) did not play Wednesday against Minnesota.

Impact The 6-9 freshman missed the last 21 games of the season. He could still play in the Big Ten Tournament as the Scarlet Knights moved on to play UCLA on Thursday. He offered size off the Rutgers bench in the early going of the season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Nwuli - Sidelined in Chicago Nwuli (undisclosed) is out against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Nwuli at the moment, but he'll miss his third game of the season. The bench forward averages 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gevonte Ware - Questionable Wednesday night Ware (undisclosed) is questionable for Rutgers' clash with Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Ware has missed 20 straight games, but he has a shot to return Wednesday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. Still, it remains to be seen if he has any impactful minutes in him even if he is available.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Dortch - Available vs. Gophers Dortch (undisclosed) is available against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Impact Dortch has missed two straight games for the Scarlet Knights, but he's set to return to action on Wednesday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament. The bench forward averages 2.2 points and 3.2 rebounds this season.

MARCH 11 • 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

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

Michigan won three of the top four AP Big Ten men’s basketball awards, including Dusty May winning conference Coach of the Year.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

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

Lino Mark - 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

Darren Buchanan Jr. - Snags season-high 13 boards Buchanan notched eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 74-62 victory over Penn State.

Impact Buchanan has started the last three games for the Scarlet Knights and the team won twice. The 6-7 junior averaged 10.3 points and 8.3 rebounds in his latest stint as a starter. Rutgers earned the 14-seed in the Big Ten Tournament and will not have to play on Tuesday. The Scarlet Knights will face Minnesota on Wednesday. Buchanan was limited to two points and two assists in 16 minutes off the bench in the Feb. 21 loss to the Golden Gophers.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Dortch - DNP Sunday Dortch (undisclosed) did not play in Sunday's 74-62 win over Penn State.

Impact Dortch missed a second straight game due to an unspecified injury. The sophomore will have a couple of days to rest before the Scarlet Knights begin the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Gevonte Ware - DNP Sunday Ware (undisclosed) did not appear in Sunday's 85-72 win over Penn State.

Impact Once again, Ware didn't play after being listed as questionable on the Scarlet Knights' injury report. Rutgers will begin Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State visits Francis and Rutgers

Rutgers hosts the Penn State Nittany Lions after Tariq Francis scored 25 points in Rutgers' 91-87 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Gevonte Ware - Iffy for regular-season finale Ware (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Penn State.

Impact Ware hasn't appeared in a game since Dec. 13, but has routinely received questionable designations before being unavailable. If the freshman doesn't play Sunday, his next chance to return would come in the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Dortch - Lands questionable designation Dortch (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Penn State.

Impact Dortch is listed as questionable for a second straight game to close out the regular season, and he missed the Scarlet Knights' most recent contest. Should he be unavailable Sunday, Chris Nwuli would likely see more playing time.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Francis leads Rutgers against Penn State after 25-point game

Rutgers hosts the Penn State Nittany Lions after Tariq Francis scored 25 points in Rutgers' 91-87 loss to the Michigan State Spartans

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos

Oregon and Illinois upset ranked Big Ten tournament opponents, Kansas State shocked Texas Tech, Michigan held off Iowa, Smith went off and m...

MARCH 6 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos

"We made some dumb plays": Tom Izzo takes accountability for early-game hiccups despite MI State's big win vs. Rutgers Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans struggled in the early game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday.

MARCH 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 8 Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

MARCH 6 • FOX SPORTS

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

Tariq Francis - Provides 25 points, five dimes Francis produced 25 points (8-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 91-87 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Francis has started the last seven games and averaged 18.1 points on 39.2 percent from the field with 4.6 assists. The Scarlet Knights have gone 3-4 in those games. They may need to win on Sunday against Penn State to stay away from the first day of the Big Ten tournament. Francis has 22 points and seven assists in the win over the Nittany Lions on Feb. 18.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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UCLA Bruins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights play in Big Ten Tournament

Francis scores 29 points, leads Rutgers over Minnesota 72-67 at Big Ten Tournament

Minnesota plays in Big Ten Tournament against the Rutgers

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

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

Rutgers beats Penn State 74-62 to sweep season series

Penn State visits Francis and Rutgers

Francis leads Rutgers against Penn State after 25-point game

Last Night in College Basketball: Big Ten Conference Tournament Chaos

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. No. 8 Michigan State Spartans Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

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