The rivalry between Rutgers and Seton Hall is one of the oldest and most intense in college basketball. The two teams have been playing each other since 1918, and the series is currently tied at 53-53. The rivalry is fueled by the close proximity of the two schools (Rutgers is located in Piscataway, New Jersey, while Seton Hall is located in South Orange, New Jersey) and the intense competition between the two teams.
2. UConn Huskies
Rutgers and UConn have been playing each other in basketball since 1982, and the Huskies have dominated the series, winning 31 of the 41 meetings. The rivalry is fueled by the fact that Rutgers is the only Big Ten team that UConn plays on a regular basis. The two teams have met in the NCAA Tournament on four occasions, with UConn winning three of those meetings.
3. Villanova Wildcats
The rivalry between Rutgers and Villanova is a relatively new one, but it has quickly become one of the most intense in college basketball. The two teams have only played each other 12 times, but the series is tied at 6-6. The rivalry is fueled by the fact that both teams are located in the Philadelphia area, and the two teams have often met in the postseason.
4. Michigan State Spartans
The rivalry between Rutgers and Michigan State is a relatively new one, but it has quickly become one of the most intense in the Big Ten. The two teams have only played each other 11 times, but the Spartans have won 9 of those meetings. The rivalry is fueled by the fact that both teams are located in the Midwest, and the two teams have often met in the postseason.
5. Penn State Nittany Lions
The rivalry between Rutgers and Penn State is the oldest in the Big Ten, dating back to 1889. The two teams have played each other 116 times, and the Nittany Lions have won 63 of those meetings. The rivalry is fueled by the fact that both teams are located in Pennsylvania, and the two teams have often met in the postseason.