Rutgers Lands New Jersey Native Will Sydnor

0:00On April 21st, Rutgers basketball just beefed up their front court again, landing transfer forward Will Sidnor from Manhattan right after grabbing. Center Christian Gerdaq from Virginia Tech last week. This 6'8-210-pound baller brings some serious grit to the Scarlet Knights for the 2026-27 season. As a freshman last year, Sidnor balled out as MAAC rookie of the year, dropping 13.9 points and grabbing 6.8 rebounds per. He shot 45% from the field and earned second team all conference nods, showing that physical edge Rutgers missed big time on defense. He sat out his sophomore year, due to NCAA academic issues, but got cleared for next season. Schools like Seaton Hall, Rhode Island, and UNLV showed interest, and he even visited the hall before picking the Knights. What stands out is Sidnor's New Jersey roots. He's from the Bronx, but graduated from Prep Powerhouse Patrick School in Union County. It's the first Garden State alum on the roster under Coach Piquillo since last season's

1:04drought, echoing stars like the Harper brothers and Cliff, O. Morui. With Sidnor sliding in as a stretch for alongside Gerdaq and Gavante Ware, Rutgers' front court looks deeper already, though they still need more bulk. Up front to compete in the Big 10. Keep an eye on how this rebuild shapes up.