Pitman, NJ - The Montclair State University Men's Basketball team was selected first in the 2026-27 New Jersey Athletic Conference Preseason Coaches Poll on Friday morning.

Montclair will look to defend its 2025-26 NJAC Regular Season Championship as it received four first place votes, ahead of Stockton and Rowan, who both received three. They are coming off one of the best seasons in program history, posting a 25-3 record, including a 17-1 record within league play en route to their third appearance in the NCAA Tournament over the last four years.

2026-27 NJAC Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll:
1. Montclair (4)
2. Stockton (3)
3. Rowan (3)
4. TCNJ
5. Kean
6. New Paltz (Dark Horse)
7. Ramapo
8. Rutgers-Newark
9. William Paterson
10. Rutgers-Camden

The Red Hawks will tip-off their campaign tonight against the University of Hartford, with the game scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM in Farmingdale, NY.