Rutgers Big Man Gevonte Ware Announces Return to Program For Next Season

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 25: Gevonte Ware #15 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights dribbles the ball against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half of their game during the Players Era Championship basketball tournament at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Fighting Irish defeated the Scarlet Knights 68-63. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Rutgers Big Man Gevonte Ware has resigned with the program, according to a post made by the official X account of Rutgers men’s basketball. He is the second Scarlet Knight to officially announced his return to the team after Jamicheal Davis did so yesterday. He returns to Rutgers with 3 years of eligibility remaining.

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell spoke about Ware’s return in a press release.

“Gevonte gives us great size, athleticism, and versatility in the frontcourt. He’s a hard worker with a high ceiling, and we’re excited to have him back as he continues to develop in our program.”

Ware appeared in six games for Rutgers in November/ December of last season, seeing time in the Players Era Tournament against high major competition, and against mid major/ low major in the teams other non conference competition. After the start of Big Ten play, Ware was on and off the injury/ availability reports and did not see any in game action for the final three months of the season. In those six games he played, Ware played a total of 36 minutes and averaged 0.3 points and 0.5 rebounds per game on 25.0% from the field.

The 6-foot-9, 255-pounder originally hails from New York but played his senior year of high school down in Charlotte, North Carolina at 1 of 1 Prep Academy. As a senior, Ware averaged 10.9 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game and led the program to a 22-4 record, which ranked them No.14 in North Carolina.

The Knights will still need to grab a few more big men in the transfer portal, but keeping Ware around gives them the possibility of developing somebody in their system for the future.

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