MONMOUTH HAWKS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Monmouth basketball operates out of the 3,500-seat OceanFirst Bank Center on a New Jersey campus of 6,167 students in West Long Branch, where head coach King Rice has built the program into Coastal Athletic Association contention. The Hawks entered the season defending a consistent scoring formula, averaging 72.6 points per game while holding opponents to 71.2 PPG, creating tight margins that defined their 14-12 overall record. Rice's 16-man rotation has been particularly effective at home, posting an 8-4 record inside their arena while navigating a tougher 6-8 road slate.
Within conference play, Monmouth has established itself as a middle-tier competitor with a 7-5 record, suggesting Rice has the roster positioned to compete for postseason consideration despite an overall .538 winning percentage. Founded in 1933, the university has grown to support D1-FCS athletics, with basketball serving as a centerpiece of athletic programming. King Rice's presence commands respect in the mid-major sphere, having developed programs with consistent tournament appearances and NCAA tournament bids at previous stops. The Hawks' scoring defense ranks them among efficient defensive units in their league, with the ability to win games through execution rather than explosive offensive performances—a hallmark of competitive mid-major basketball.
KEY FACTS
| School | Monmouth University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Coastal Athletic Association |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | West Long Branch, New Jersey |
| Venue | OceanFirst Bank Center |
| Head Coach | King Rice |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Andrew Ball | G |
| 13 | Jack Collins | G |
| 24 | Jinup Dobuol | F |
| 20 | Zubayr Griffin | G |
| 8 | O'Marion Harvey | F |
| 10 | Jack Leahy | G |
| 3 | Anthony Martinez | G |
| 2 | Kavion McClain | F |
| 5 | Corey Miller | G |
| 0 | Dok Muordar | C |
| 9 | Lucas Orchard | G |
| 42 | Quinn Peters | F |
| 7 | Justin Ray | G |
| 1 | Jason Rivera-Torres | F |
| 23 | Cornelius Robinson III | F |
| 15 | Stefanos Spartalis | F |
SEASON RECORD
19-15
Overall
12-4
Home
7-11
Away
12-6
Conference
72.7 PPG / 70.9 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | Caldwell Cougars | W 96-68 |
| Nov 8 | La Salle Explorers | L 60-73 |
| Nov 14 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 58-70 |
| Nov 19 | Syracuse Orange | L 73-78 |
| Nov 23 | Robert Morris Colonials | W 71-70 |
| Nov 28 | Ball State Cardinals | W 80-73 |
| Nov 29 | Le Moyne Dolphins | L 79-83 |
| Nov 30 | Lafayette Leopards | W 88-74 |
| Dec 4 | Princeton Tigers | W 63-58 |
| Dec 6 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 67-79 |
| Dec 14 | Fairfield Stags | L 65-73 |
| Dec 18 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 75-85 |
| Dec 21 | Lehigh Mountain Hawks | W 76-62 |
| Dec 31 | Campbell Fighting Camels | L 65-68 |
| Jan 3 | Towson Tigers | W 62-48 |
| Jan 9 | William & Mary Tribe | W 81-70 |
| Jan 10 | Hofstra Pride | L 64-67 |
| Jan 16 | Drexel Dragons | L 51-73 |
| Jan 19 | Northeastern Huskies | W 81-68 |
| Jan 23 | Hampton Pirates | L 63-65 |
| Jan 24 | Campbell Fighting Camels | W 88-73 |
| Jan 30 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | W 83-81 |
| Jan 31 | Hofstra Pride | L 57-73 |
| Feb 6 | Stony Brook Seawolves | W 76-75 |
| Feb 13 | Drexel Dragons | W 93-73 |
| Feb 16 | Towson Tigers | W 72-71 |
| Feb 20 | UNC Wilmington Seahawks | L 69-79 |
| Feb 21 | Charleston Cougars | L 63-74 |
| Feb 27 | Stony Brook Seawolves | W 82-69 |
| Feb 28 | Elon Phoenix | W 73-57 |
| Mar 4 | Northeastern Huskies | W 89-83 |
| Mar 8 | Drexel Dragons | W 65-57 |
| Mar 9 | Campbell Fighting Camels | W 74-64 |
| Mar 10 | Hofstra Pride | L 69-75 |
ANALYTICS
+1.8
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
48.9%
SOS
#279
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.2692
101.2
Adj O
110.4
Adj D
OTHER SPORTS AT MONMOUTH
COASTAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Campbell Fighting Camels
- College of Charleston (South Carolina) College of Charleston (South Carolina)
- Drexel Dragons
- Elon Phoenix
- Hampton Pirates
- Hofstra Pride
- North Carolina A&T State North Carolina A&T State
- Northeastern Huskies
- Stony Brook Stony Brook
- Towson Tigers
- North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks
- William & Mary William & Mary
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New Jersey Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Monmouth Men's Basketball compete in?
- Monmouth Hawks Men's Basketball competes in the Coastal Athletic Association conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Monmouth play men's basketball home games?
- Monmouth Men's Basketball plays home games at OceanFirst Bank Center in West Long Branch, NJ.
- Who is the head coach of Monmouth Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Monmouth Hawks Men's Basketball is King Rice.
- When was Monmouth Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Monmouth Men's Basketball is not currently available.