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184 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in New Jersey
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

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40
Coaches recruiting
184
  • 9Division I
  • 4Division II
  • 14Division III
  • 13Junior college

New Jersey has 40 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 9 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division II, 14 in NCAA Division III and 13 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Seton Hall University and Princeton University. Their head coaches are Steve Pikiell at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Shaheen Holloway at Seton Hall University and Mitch Henderson at Princeton University. 13 schools compete in the Region 19, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMiddlesex College · $2,314Average yearly cost after aidMost selectivePrinceton University · 5%Acceptance rateLargest campusRutgers University, New Brunswick · 52,269Undergraduate students
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Division I · 9

Rutgers University, New Brunswick logoRutgers University, New BrunswickNew Brunswick · Big Ten · Coach Steve PikiellSeton Hall University logoSeton Hall UniversitySouth Orange · Big East · Coach Shaheen HollowayPrinceton University logoPrinceton UniversityPrinceton · Ivy Group · Coach Mitch HendersonMonmouth University logoMonmouth UniversityWest Long Branch · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach King Rice

Division II · 4

Georgian Court University logoGeorgian Court UniversityLakewood · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Dave FedorCaldwell University logoCaldwell UniversityCaldwell · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Dean JohnsonFelician University logoFelician UniversityLodi · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Ivan LewisBloomfield College logoBloomfield CollegeBloomfield · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Gerald Holmes

Division III · 14

Saint Elizabeth University logoSaint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown · United East · Coach James AdamsRowan University logoRowan UniversityGlassboro · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Rob DePersiaRutgers University, Camden logoRutgers University, CamdenCamden · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Stuart PradiaThe College of New Jersey logoThe College of New JerseyEwing · New Jersey Athletic · Coach Evan Elberg

Junior college · 13

Bergen Community College logoBergen Community CollegeParamus · Region 19 · Coach Luke GomezRowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester Campus logoRowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester CampusSewell · Region 19 · Coach Joey SauersBrookdale Community College logoBrookdale Community CollegeLincroft · Region 19 · Coach Paul CisekCamden County College logoCamden County CollegeBlackwood · Region 19 · Coach Lou Abbattista
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in New Jersey have Men's Basketball?

40 colleges in New Jersey have Men's Basketball programs: 9 Division I, 4 Division II, 14 Division III and 13 Junior college.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D1 Men's Basketball?

9 colleges in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus, Monmouth University, New Jersey City University, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Princeton University, Rider University, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Saint Peter's University and 1 more.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D2 Men's Basketball?

4 colleges in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Bloomfield College, Caldwell University, Felician University and Georgian Court University.

Which colleges in New Jersey have D3 Men's Basketball?

14 colleges in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Centenary University, Drew University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, Kean University, Montclair State University, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Rowan University, Rutgers University, Camden and 6 more.

Which colleges in New Jersey have JUCO Men's Basketball?

13 colleges in New Jersey compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Bergen Community College, Brookdale Community College, Camden County College, County College of Morris, Essex County College, Middlesex College, Ocean County College, Raritan Valley Community College and 5 more.

What is the most affordable college in New Jersey with Men's Basketball?

Middlesex College has the lowest average net price at $2,314 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in New Jersey compete in?

The Region 19 has the most Men's Basketball programs in New Jersey.

Who are the Men's Basketball head coaches in New Jersey?

Steve Pikiell (Rutgers University, New Brunswick), Shaheen Holloway (Seton Hall University), Mitch Henderson (Princeton University), King Rice (Monmouth University), Bashir Mason (Saint Peter's University), Keith Hack (Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus), Grant Billmeier (New Jersey Institute of Technology) and Kevin Baggett (Rider University).

How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in New Jersey?

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By division

Men's Basketball colleges by division in New Jersey

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

9 schools in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

4 schools in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

14 schools in New Jersey compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 14 D3 Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey

13 schools in New Jersey compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 13 JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in New Jersey