Geo Baker: Rising Star
Jul 21 | Men's Basketball
Geo Baker came to Rutgers as an underrated recruit from Derry, New Hampshire. Three years later, Baker is a bona fide superstar for the Scarlet Knights.
Baker burst onto the scene as a freshman. He averaged 10.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game with 57 assists and 35 steals, and was named. Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Rookie of the Year. He replicated his excellence as a sophomore, earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors and was a Third Team All-Met honoree.
As a junior, Baker averaged 10.9 points per game and had team-highs in assists (98) and steals (31) while shooting 39.9 percent from the field and 77.2 percent from the free throw line
He was named Third Team All-Big Ten, highest all-conference accolade earned by a Scarlet Knight since joining the league. He was the first Scarlet Knight since Quincy Douby to be named First Team All-Met.
Not only does his play do the talking on the court, but off of it, Baker is a tremendous ambassador of the Block R. Since the global pandemic ended last season prematurely, he has taken the time to make a genuine impact in the community.
He started stepback challenge, connecting virtually with fans who attempted to replicated his signature shot. He also addressed racial issues head on as a vocal voice for positive change. He will be a member of the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition. He continues to be a shining star for the program and an inspiration for future generations of Rutgers fans.
The Official #StepBackChallenge video! Send Me Your Videos And Stay Safe Everyone ???? pic.twitter.com/kjVwxIiHHX
— Geo Baker (@Geo_Baker_1) March 27, 2020
"If I was anything less than extraordinary, it felt like I was at a disadvantage."@RutgersMBB star @Geo_Baker_1 opened up about his own experiences with racism and how he's now bringing people together online.
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) June 10, 2020
Full 8-minute interview with @TheAndyKatz: https://t.co/X24cKO3ikH pic.twitter.com/q5Twrpz8qq
Wanna see @Geo_Baker_1's monster @RutgersMBB dunk from another angle?
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) January 16, 2020
How about from six different angles? ??#BTNStandout x @AutoOwnersIns pic.twitter.com/blN3Zr8aoR
I loved it. He said his legs felt good. A couple days off, coach David VanDyke has been driving him hard. He has that. We're excited about his growth. He didn't have that as a freshman. He's just getting better and better in a lot of areas. I think all of these guys have gotten better and better. Excited to go to the rim on a little bit of a mission. It's a good thing. Timely, too.Head Coach Steve Pikiell on the dunk against Indiana
"This is just obscene."
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 10, 2019
Geo Baker elevates for the @RutgersMBB flush. pic.twitter.com/MIcuIjEAkb
We always appreciate our fans, big or small. @Geo_Baker_1 wanted to personally respond to a handwritten letter from his new #1 fan. Thank you for your support, Siena!
— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) November 13, 2019
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"Jersey's like a second home to me now. I'm not from the state, but I love it."
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) December 17, 2019
Geo Baker (@Geo_Baker_1) joins @TheAndyKatz to talk @RutgersMBB's big week. pic.twitter.com/hFrzJEzGP9
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— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 4, 2020
?? @Geo_Baker_1's first FG of the evening for @RutgersMBB is an absolute dart from DEEP?? pic.twitter.com/AF2LaOd163
?? @Geo_Baker_1 with ice in his veins on the go-ahead jumper for @RutgersMBB with less than 30sec to go?? pic.twitter.com/F8jSslLGfq
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) March 7, 2020
“We came here to make history and that’s what we’re doing.” ??@Geo_Baker_1 sat down with @TheAndyKatz after @RutgersMBB continued its historic season with a win over No. 9 Maryland! #GardenStatement pic.twitter.com/QGlO8X42qu
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) March 4, 2020
Ready player one. ????@RutgersMBB x @Geo_Baker_1 pic.twitter.com/NF27z6BVbd
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) April 8, 2020
Next up in our series ? #GeoWeek
— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 21, 2020
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HBD, @Geo_Baker_1! ??????
— Rutgers On BTN (@RutgersOnBTN) July 21, 2020
Here's to one final season filled with many memorable @RutgersMBB moments. pic.twitter.com/Ej1iS8aDTY
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— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 22, 2020
Step 1: Make it rain ??
Step 2: Get a shower ??#GeoWeek | @Geo_Baker_1 pic.twitter.com/BV4F6THj0o
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— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 22, 2020
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— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 24, 2020
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— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 24, 2020
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— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 25, 2020
That’s a wrap on #GeoWeek.
— Rutgers Basketball ?? (@RutgersMBB) July 26, 2020
Fun fact: @Geo_Baker_1 shot 12/20 (60%) on the season in what has been defined as “clutch moments.” (H/T Michael Rego)
[Note: A clutch moment is deemed as a 2 possession game with under 2 minutes + all of OT]
Best closer in college basketball? ?? pic.twitter.com/vxD3uLrbx3
