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New Jersey's Division I men's basketball programs face an uphill battle for the 2026 season after no teams made the 2025 March Madness tournament.

Major programs like Rutgers and Seton Hall are navigating significant roster changes, relying heavily on new transfers and freshmen to find success.

Mid-major teams such as Monmouth and Princeton are also adjusting to player turnover, with Monmouth banking on returning starters for a competitive edge.

In 2025, March Madness took place without a New Jersey team for the first time in 10 years. According to preseason prognostications, 2026 isn’t looking more promising.

But in a landscape of musical chairs, where players’ pursuit of paydays is reshuffling rosters across college basketball, how can anyone foresee what’s going

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