Head Coach

Grant Billmeier

Contact: bkennedy@njit.edu

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About NJIT Highlanders Basketball

NJIT basketball offers student-athletes a distinctive opportunity to compete at the college level while pursuing rigorous academics in an innovative technological environment. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the Highlanders compete in the America East Conference, a competitive NCAA Division I conference that provides consistent high-level basketball. Head coach Grant Billmeier has built a program focused on player development, fundamental excellence, and creating a winning culture within the demanding academic framework NJIT provides. The university's commitment to engineering and technology creates a unique student-athlete experience that balances athletic pursuits with world-class education. Recruits interested in playing meaningful minutes on a team that prioritizes both court performance and academic growth should reach out to Coach Billmeier's staff. NJIT represents an excellent choice for student-athletes seeking a balanced college experience with legitimate Division I basketball competition.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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