https://njithighlanders.com/rss.aspx?path=mbballLatest news items for New Jersey Institute of Technology Athleticssid@njithighlanders.com (New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics)en-us60https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/10/mens-basketball-finalizes-2026-recruiting-class.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/10/mens-basketball-finalizes-2026-recruiting-class.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ – NJIT men's basketball head coach Grant Billmeier has announced his 2026 recruiting class. Six newcomers will take the floor for the Highlanders this upcoming season, comprising of four transfers and a pair of freshman. Matheo Coffi, Brendan Oliver, Brandon Stores Jr. and Mario Tatum Jr. transfer into the program, while Jayonni Durrough and Victor Vanderstraeten round out the class as the freshman.]]>WEC Playoff Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 EST414892https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/6/1/mens-basketball-teams-and-matchups-for-the-inaugural-america-east-metro-mens-and-womens-basketball-challenge-announced.aspxMen's Basketball, Women's Basketball

The America East Conference and Metro Conference today announced the participating schools and the full schedule of games for the inaugural America East – Metro Basketball Challenge, set for the start of the 2026 men's and women's basketball seasons.]]>AE Metro BB GraphicMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:00:00 EST414888https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-robinson-bolden-and-fulton-named-all-met-honorable-mention.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/4/22/mens-basketball-robinson-bolden-and-fulton-named-all-met-honorable-mention.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, N.J. -- Three members of the NJIT men's basketball team earned postseason recognition from the Met Basketball Writers Association, as junior Sebastian Robinson, freshman David Bolden, and sophomore Ari Fulton were each named All-Met Honorable Mention selections for the 2025-26 season.]]>MBB All-MetWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:00 EST414844https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-rogers-named-to-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/24/mens-basketball-rogers-named-to-2025-26-csc-academic-all-district-team.aspxMen's Basketball

?NEWARK, NJ – Jordan Rogers of the NJIT men's basketball team has been named to the 2025–26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team, the organization announced.]]>csc mbb all-districtTue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 EST414776https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-basketball-highlanders-fall-to-vermont-63-54-in-america-east-semifinals-on-tuesday-night.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/10/mens-basketball-highlanders-fall-to-vermont-63-54-in-america-east-semifinals-on-tuesday-night.aspxMen's Basketball

BURLINGTON, VT – The NJIT men's basketball falls to Vermont, 63-54, in the America East Semifinals on Tuesday night.]]>Group shot at VermontTue, 10 Mar 2026 21:30:00 EST414741https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-travels-to-vermont-for-air-force-reserve-america-east-semifinals-tuesday-night.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/9/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-travels-to-vermont-for-air-force-reserve-america-east-semifinals-tuesday-night.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ – For the first time since joining the America East, NJIT will play in the conference semi-final game on Tuesday, the 10th at 7:00 p.m. as the No. 3 seed Highlanders travel to No. 2 seed Vermont.]]>Ari Fulton vs Maine playoffsMon, 9 Mar 2026 10:00:00 EST414736https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/7/fultons-late-bucket-sends-highlanders-to-semi-finals.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/7/fultons-late-bucket-sends-highlanders-to-semi-finals.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ – The NJIT men's basketball team defeated Maine, 60-58, on a last-second jumper by Ari Fulton to send the Highlanders to the America East Semifinals Saturday night at the Wellness and Events Center.]]>David Bolden celebrating vs MaineSat, 7 Mar 2026 18:30:00 EST414729https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-hosts-maine-for-air-force-reserve-america-east-quarterfinals-saturday-afternoon.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-mens-basketball-hosts-maine-for-air-force-reserve-america-east-quarterfinals-saturday-afternoon.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ – For the first time since joining the America East, NJIT will host a conference quarter-final game on Saturday, the 7th at 4:00 p.m. as the No. 3 seed Highlanders will host No. 6 seed Maine. The game will be live streamed on ESPN+ with Matt Provence (Play by Play) and Barry "Slice" Rohrssen (Color) on the call.]]>MBB huddle shotFri, 6 Mar 2026 10:00:00 EST414726https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bolden-named-america-east-rookie-of-the-year-robinson-and-fulton-named-all-conference-second-team.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/6/mens-basketball-bolden-named-america-east-rookie-of-the-year-robinson-and-fulton-named-all-conference-second-team.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ -- Three Highlanders received conference honors highlighted by David Bolden being named America East Rookie of the Year. Sebastian Robinson and Ari Fulton were named to the All-America East Second Team as well.]]>Robinson, Bolden, FultonFri, 6 Mar 2026 11:00:00 EST414723https://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-highlanders-drop-regular-season-finale-to-umbc-on-tuesday-night.aspxhttps://njithighlanders.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-highlanders-drop-regular-season-finale-to-umbc-on-tuesday-night.aspxMen's Basketball

NEWARK, NJ – The NJIT men's basketball drop regular season finale to UMBC on Tuesday Night.]]>Group huddle vs UMBCTue, 3 Mar 2026 20:30:00 EST414716