RIDER BRONCS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Rider's men's basketball program represents Lawrenceville, New Jersey, home to 3,693 students at this institution founded in 1865. Coach Kevin Baggett oversees a 15-player roster competing at Alumni Gymnasium, though the 2023-24 season proved challenging with a 3-22 overall record that included just three home victories against eight defeats at their facility. The Broncs struggled particularly in conference play, posting a 2-14 mark within the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference while failing to win a single road contest throughout the season.
Offensive production has been limited for Rider, averaging 63.5 points per game compared to opponents' 76.6, a nearly 13-point differential highlighting fundamental scoring challenges. The Broncs' away record of 0-14 represents the season's most pressing concern, suggesting significant obstacles when competing away from Alumni Gymnasium. Baggett's program faces the task of rebuilding offensive efficiency and developing competitive depth across a compact roster as the Broncs work toward improvement within their conference standings.
KEY FACTS
| School | Rider University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Lawrenceville, New Jersey |
| Venue | Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) |
| Head Coach | Kevin Baggett |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Flash Burton | G |
| 7 | Davis Bynum | F |
| 10 | AB Coulibaly | G |
| 0 | Zion Cruz | G |
| 20 | Maurizio D'Alessandro | G |
| 6 | Mohamad Diallo | F |
| 3 | Shemani Fuller | F |
| 13 | Daniel Helterhoff | F |
| 30 | Kristupas Kepežinskas | G |
| 21 | Cole McCabe | F |
| 5 | Jamir McNeil | G |
| 12 | Xaviel Rodriguez | G |
| 2 | Caleb Smith | G |
| 8 | Devean Williams | G |
| 14 | Antwan Wilson | G |
SEASON RECORD
4-25
Overall
4-9
Home
0-16
Away
3-17
Conference
63.4 PPG / 76.0 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 53-87 |
| Nov 5 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | L 53-81 |
| Nov 16 | Eastern Eagles | W 86-54 |
| Nov 19 | Texas Longhorns | L 65-99 |
| Nov 21 | Houston Cougars | L 45-91 |
| Nov 26 | Coppin State Eagles | L 65-68 |
| Dec 5 | Merrimack Warriors | L 66-68 |
| Dec 7 | Quinnipiac Bobcats | L 58-72 |
| Dec 10 | Bucknell Bison | L 38-51 |
| Dec 17 | Delaware Blue Hens | L 57-65 |
| Dec 23 | VCU Rams | L 79-100 |
| Dec 30 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 71-74 |
| Jan 4 | Siena Saints | L 65-74 |
| Jan 10 | Fairfield Stags | L 62-68 |
| Jan 11 | Marist Red Foxes | L 49-71 |
| Jan 15 | Iona Gaels | W 72-68 |
| Jan 17 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | L 58-69 |
| Jan 19 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | L 85-105 |
| Jan 24 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | L 61-71 |
| Jan 31 | Manhattan Jaspers | L 90-95 |
| Feb 1 | Saint Peter's Peacocks | W 81-78 |
| Feb 6 | Marist Red Foxes | L 52-81 |
| Feb 8 | Merrimack Warriors | L 47-73 |
| Feb 14 | Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers | L 55-65 |
| Feb 15 | Sacred Heart Pioneers | L 75-86 |
| Feb 21 | Canisius Golden Griffins | L 66-72 |
| Feb 22 | Niagara Purple Eagles | W 67-62 |
| Feb 28 | Iona Gaels | L 58-80 |
| Mar 1 | Siena Saints | L 61-76 |
ANALYTICS
-12.6
Pt Diff
L2
Streak
51.2%
SOS
#239
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3374
100.3
Adj O
106.3
Adj D
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New Jersey Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Rider Men's Basketball compete in?
- Rider Broncs Men's Basketball competes in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Rider play men's basketball home games?
- Rider Men's Basketball plays home games at Alumni Gymnasium (Rider) in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Who is the head coach of Rider Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Rider Broncs Men's Basketball is Kevin Baggett.
- When was Rider Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Rider Men's Basketball is not currently available.