Head Coach
Matt Goldsmith
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Elberg | Head Coach | elberge@tcnj.edu |
| Trevor Covey '23 | Assistant Coach | coveyt1@tcnj.edu |
| Danny Bodine '23 | Graduate Assistant | bodined1@tcnj.edu |
About The College of New Jersey Basketball
The New Jersey Athletic Conference features some of the most defensively sound Division III programs in the region, and TCNJ operates at that standard consistently. Head coach Matt Goldsmith has built a program that values basketball intelligence and versatility, players who can guard multiple positions and make decisions quickly in pick-and-roll situations. The Lions compete in a league where every team can pressure full-court and switch defensively, so perimeter players need composure and ball-handling security. TCNJ's recent rosters show a preference for guards who facilitate and forward/center combos with basketball IQ over pure scoring volume. The program develops role players into reliable contributors rather than chasing high-usage scorers. Goldsmith's staff emphasizes three-point shooting and floor spacing; if you can shoot it from 35 feet and defend, you fit the profile. The NJAC is also a recruiting hotbed for the mid-Atlantic, meaning roster spots are contested by talented local players who know each other's games already. The campus in Ewing offers access to Philadelphia-area facilities and visibility from nearby college programs. Playing time comes to players willing to embrace defensive fundamentals and support teammates' scoring. This isn't a program that forces isolation offense, it's structured around movement, spacing, and disciplined execution. If you're a complementary player with defensive versatility and outside shooting range, Goldsmith's system can maximize your impact. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$26,752/yr
Grad rate
85%
Enrollment
7,105
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,752 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,944 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,176 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,105 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,591 / year
- $110,001+
- $33,182 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,105
- Average net price
- $26,752 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $20,378 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,742 / year
- Graduation rate
- 85%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New Jersey Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Kean University
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Location Union, NJ | Enrollment 11,433 | Avg. net price $14,465 |
Montclair State University
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Location Montclair, NJ | Enrollment 18,376 | Avg. net price $15,193 |
New Jersey City University
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Location , NJ | Enrollment 3,681 | Avg. net price $10,591 |
Ramapo College
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Location Mahwah, NJ | Enrollment 4,898 | Avg. net price $16,382 |
Rowan University
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Location Glassboro, NJ | Enrollment 15,841 | Avg. net price $23,938 |
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Camden
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Location , NJ | Enrollment 3,753 | Avg. net price $15,732 |
Rutgers, The State Univ. of New Jersey, Newark
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Location Newark, NJ | Enrollment 7,709 | Avg. net price $16,013 |
Stockton University
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Location Pomona, NJ | Enrollment 7,537 | Avg. net price $24,030 |
The College of New Jersey
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Location Ewing, NJ | Enrollment 7,105 | Avg. net price $26,752 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey
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Location Wayne, NJ | Enrollment 6,614 | Avg. net price $18,533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The College of New Jersey D3?
Yes, The College of New Jersey is an NCAA Division III program in the New Jersey Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for The College of New Jersey men's basketball.
What conference is The College of New Jersey in?
The College of New Jersey competes in the New Jersey Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at The College of New Jersey?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,752 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 The College of New Jersey?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,105 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to The College of New Jersey?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, 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 D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to The College of New Jersey
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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.