Nigel Johnson leaving RU; East Regional coverage; News on Dion Rogers, Jaren Sina, Dick Vitale

The feel-good finish of Rutgers basketball’s first season under Steve Pikiell just met a bitter aftertaste.

Junior guard Nigel Johnson, one of the offensively challenged team’s few consistent scoring threats, announced his decision Friday to seek a graduate transfer.

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In blow to Rutgers, Nigel Johnson leaving as a grad transfer. RU's need for shooting deepens: https://t.co/wELreaLk5Y via @AsburyParkPress

-- Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) March 24, 2017

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ODDS AND ENDS

College Corner: Dion Rogers is NAIA Tourney MVP; Jaren Sina discusses , his move to Europe https://t.co/WL0SP1xTop via @AsburyParkPress

-- Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) March 24, 2017

Dick Vitale is the greatest guy. I'm thrilled that he's hosting the APP Sports Awards in June https://t.co/Ewr0FL9onm via @AsburyParkPress

-- Jerry Carino (@NJHoopsHaven) March 24, 2017

The situation facing St. Anthony is extremely dire. Can Bob Hurley Sr. save the school he made famous again? Column: https://t.co/eb62ZpvJGz

— Steve Politi (@StevePoliti) March 24, 2017