Grant Billmeier has defied expectations to build the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) basketball program into a conference title contender, according to a feature story by Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press published on October 26, 2026.
The article highlights Billmeier's coaching journey and the program's rise despite limited resources and historical struggles. NJIT, a school known more for academics than athletics, has emerged as a competitive force in its conference under Billmeier's leadership.
Carino's report details the challenges Billmeier faced, including recruiting constraints and facility limitations, and how he transformed the team's culture to achieve sustained success.
