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The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
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Geo Baker: Rising Star

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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. 

Geo Baker
PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 15: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team takes on the Indiana Hoosiers at Rutgers Athletic Center on January 15, 2020 in Piscataway, NJ. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Geo Baker
Geo Baker

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. 

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team take on the Drexel Dragons at the RAC on November 13, 2019. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team takes on Bryant at the RAC in Piscataway, NJ on Thursday, November 7, 2019. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Geo Baker

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. 

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team take on the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, PA on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team takes on the Wisconsin Badgers at the RAC on December 11, 2019. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Geo Baker

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. 

PISCATAWAY, NJ - JANUARY 15: The Rutgers Scarlet Knights men’s basketball team takes on the Indiana Hoosiers at Rutgers Athletic Center on January 15, 2020 in Piscataway, NJ. (Ben Solomon/Rutgers Athletics)
Geo Baker dunks on Indiana's Joey Brunk
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
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