Men’s Basketball Looks to Overcome Last Year’s Postseason Losses as 2026-27 Season Gets Underway

Last year, Montclair State University’s men’s basketball team spent multiple weeks at the top of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rankings. Now, they’re prepared to make up for last year’s New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship loss as the 2026-27 season is set to begin. That said, the Red Hawks have already faced several obstacles before the start of this year. Montclair State returns with only two starters from last season, as star player Jacob Morales and key defender Christian Cevis played through their senior years, and starting point guard Kabrien Goss entered the transfer portal. Junior forward Myles Primas enters 2026-27 with increased responsibility, returning with Cristian Nicholson as the only two starters from last season. Owen Klasey | The Montclarion Both Cristian Nicholson and Myles Primas return as the team’s leading starters, and they will be joined by a crew of transfers, freshmen, and returning contributors.

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