Everyone thought the negative perception of Rutgers basketball would change when Fred Hill was hired. They cited Hill's ability to recruit players in New Jersey based on his work as as assistant coach.

Then-Rutgers athletic director Bob Mulcahy hired him only for that purpose. It certainly wasn't for his coaching ability.

This decision proved to be a mistake. Rutgers has not gotten any better under Hill's leadership.

This pessimist does not expect anything to change.

Hill received enough chances to turn it around, but it hasn't happened. Certain players regressed, and recruiting hasn't gotten better.

The Rutgers coach keeps talking about getting the best players, but the reality is, they would rather p...

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