Summer Workouts Ahead: Basketball Teams Gear Up for New Season

The wait is almost over for basketball fans as summer workouts get underway. Catch up on the latest news and updates from Rutgers, NIU, and Bellarmine University.
Summer Workouts Ahead: Basketball Teams Gear Up for New Season

Summer Workouts Ahead for Rutgers Basketball

The wait is almost over for Rutgers basketball fans. After months of transfer portal movement, scheduling maneuvering, and anticipation, the Scarlet Knights are set to begin their eight-week summer workout program this month. This marks the first opportunity for the new-look team to come together and mesh ahead of the highly-anticipated 2024-25 season.

Rutgers basketball is back in action

Head coach Steve Pikiell is no doubt thrilled to have his team back on the court, working towards a common goal. The summer workouts will be crucial in shaping the team’s identity and building chemistry among the players.

In other basketball news, Northern Illinois University women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen has announced the addition of Jenna Bolstad to her coaching staff. Bolstad brings a decade of coaching experience to DeKalb, including a stint as the head coach at Miles Community College in Montana.

Jenna Bolstad joins the NIU coaching staff

Meanwhile, Bellarmine University women’s basketball coach Chancellor Dugan has announced the addition of South Carolina product Kayce Hyman to the team. Hyman, a 5-foot-10 wing, played her first two prep seasons at Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, South Carolina, and her last two at Hammond School in Columbia.

Kayce Hyman joins the Bellarmine University women’s basketball team

As the summer workouts get underway, basketball fans can’t help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation. With new faces and fresh talent joining the teams, the upcoming season is shaping up to be an exciting one.

The wait is almost over

Stay tuned for more updates from the world of basketball as the summer workouts heat up.