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Episode No. 240: John Fanta's optimism for Rutgers basketball Dec 11, 2023

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After calling the Rutgers-Seton Hall game on Saturday, one of the best media personalities in college basketball made another appearance on The Scarlet Faithful podcast. John Fanta discusses how impressed he was with RU's performance, why he believes this team is turning a corner and will finish in the top half of the Big Ten, the bright future for the program beyond this season and much more.

Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 70-63 win over Seton Hall Dec 10, 2023

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The Scarlet Knights responded with its best performance of the season in which Cliff Omoruyi played possessed, Mawot Mag's return sparked the team, Jamichael Davis played with tremendous poise, Steve Pikiell pushed all the right buttons and RU outplayed Seton Hall all night for an inspired victory.

Episode No. 238: Keys to victory for Rutgers-Seton Hall Dec 08, 2023

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Both teams are 5-3 and in need of its first quality win of the season. Topics include how the rosters match up, potential x-factors, the importance of slowing down Kadary Richmond and keeping the Pirates off the offensive glass, sharing the basketball in the halfcourt as well as matching the toughness and intensity of SHU plus much more. Rutgers-Seton Hall tips at 8:30 pm on Saturday, December 9 on FS1.

Episode No. 237: Rutgers-Miami roster moves ahead of Pinstripe Bowl Dec 07, 2023

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The Hurricanes will be without several key players for the Pinstripe Bowl while the Scarlet Knights have confirmed many key starters set to return for next season. In addition, several other impact players have yet to decide on returning which will play a factor in RU's bowl planning.

Rapid reaction to Rutgers' 76-57 loss at Wake Forest Dec 07, 2023

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A disappointing performance on the road raised many concerns including a lack of leadership on the court, a lack of identity with no transition game, poor defense and another rough night on the glass.

Rapid Reaction to 5-star Dylan Harper committing to Rutgers Dec 06, 2023

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A full analysis of the historic recruiting win for Steve Pikiell and the program, why landing Dylan Harper means so much, the impact he can have along with the rest of the 2024 class including 5-star Ace Bailey and much more.

Episode No. 234: Keys to victory for Rutgers-Wake Forest Dec 05, 2023

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The Scarlet Knights look to earn its first notable win of the season and a road test against an offensive first team poses challenges. A full breakdown of what I'm looking for and think RU needs to do in order to leave Winston-Salem with a victory.

NOTE: Wake Forest center Efton Reid was declared eligible after publishing this episode. He will make his season and program debut on Wednesday night against Rutgers. He previously played at Gonzaga and LSU. Gives WF an inside presence against RU in whatever minutes he plays.

Rutgers at Wake Forest tips off on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. ET on the ACC Network.

Episode No. 233: Rutgers basketball & NET rankings Dec 04, 2023

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With the first NET rankings released on Monday, this episode is a deep dive on how to view the system as a fan, where Rutgers ranks as well as within the Big Ten, the opportunity this week with two road games, the season long changes in the NET and much more.

Episode No. 232: A quick glance at bowl matchup between Rutgers-Miami Dec 04, 2023

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A look at how these teams graded out this season, Miami's QB situation, the many storylines with Greg Schiano and Mario Cristobal, roster uncertainty for Rutgers and more.

Reaction to Rutgers' 76-58 loss to No. 24 Illinois Dec 03, 2023

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Examining a disappointing performance including the offensive struggles, getting dominated on the boards, the inability to take advantage of turnovers, the importance of the next week and much more.

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