Head Coach
Grant Billmeier
Program contact: RaShawn Stores, Assistant Coach
rashawn.stores@njit.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| RaShawn Stores | Assistant Coach | rashawn.stores@njit.edu |
| Pete Lappas | Assistant Coach | peter.lappas@njit.edu |
| Thomas Messinger | Assistant Coach | thomas.messinger@njit.edu |
| Sandra Taylor | Basketball Staff | staylor@njit.edu |
| Matt Koscs | Basketball Staff | mkoscs@njit.edu |
| Bobby Fisk | Strength and Conditioning Coach | fisk@njit.edu |
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.
Net price
$18,783/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
72%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
9,019
At D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,394 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,805 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,480 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,020 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,832 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,019
- Average net price
- $18,783 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $21,162 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $39,912 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NJIT D1?
Yes, NJIT is an NCAA Division I program in the America East. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for NJIT men's basketball.
What conference is NJIT in?
NJIT competes in the America East for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at NJIT?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,783 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at NJIT?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,019 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to NJIT?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.