From the moment Peter Kiss committed to Rutgers as a transfer out of Quinnipiac, fans of the Scarlet Knights have been intrigued with what the 6-foot-5 guard could bring to the program under head coach Steve Pikiell. After waiting his sit-out season required by NCAA transfer rules in 2017-18, Kiss is slated to play a prominent role for Rutgers as a sophomore this winter. In anticipation of his return to the hardwood, he is receiving attention on a national level.

Kiss weighed in at No.28 in a Top 40 list of sit-out transfers debuting for their new programs in 2018-19 by Fansided’s Busting Brackets .

“Kiss had a promising freshman season at Quinnipiac where he showed that he could create offense,” author Brad Cavallaro wrote of Kiss. “Expect his shooting to improve with another year of experience under his belt."

The progress he’s made in the past year has Pikiell excited for the upcoming season.

“I am thrilled about Peter Kiss,” Pikiell told ScarletNation. “As a freshman [at Quinnipiac], Peter Kiss scored 19 against Seton Hall, 4-4 from three. I think he scored 18 against Gonzaga. He is a proven scorer and a player. I have had him all year in practice. He is lifting weights and gained 14 pounds.”

Kiss transferred to Rutgers following a strong first season for the Bobcats in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). He averaged 13.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, earning conference freshman of the week honors four times throughout the season before unanimously making the MAAC All-Rookie team.

Kiss shot 40.8 percent from the floor in 31 appearances, with some highlight performances against high major teams. The guard shot 8-of-13 and scored a game-high 18 points with five rebounds against eventual national runner-ups Gonzaga at the AdvoCare Invitational in Disney World. Kiss followed up a 19 point outing behind a 7-for-1 clip, including 4-4 from three, against Rutgers’ rivals Seton Hall at the Invitational.

"First and foremost, Peter Kiss is a terrific young man who comes from a wonderful family," Pikiell said upon signing Kiss . "My staff and I are thrilled to add a guy who truly loves the game of basketball and will work tirelessly to make Rutgers basketball better. Peter is a high-level athlete who our fans will enjoy cheering for every time he takes the court. Peter plays with a swagger and a chip on his shoulder and those are the exact qualities we will need from our team as we prepare to climb the ranks of the Big Ten Conference. We are very excited to welcome Peter, as well as his parents, Ida and Peter, to the Scarlet Knight family."

With the departure of starting point guard Corey Sanders and back-up Mike Williams, Kiss will compete for time in the backcourt with rising sophomore guard Geo Baker and incoming freshmen Montez Mathis and Caleb McConnell.