Montclair State's basketball team, led by former Rutgers walk-on Jacob Morales, is on an impressive 24-0 streak. With a 6-foot-4 senior forward averaging team-highs in points and rebounds, Morales is a key player for the top-ranked Division 3 team. The team's success is attributed to their hard work, fun-filled practices, and a unique system that emphasizes full-court action and live play. Head coach Justin Potts and associate head coach Sean Rossi, both natives of Sparta, have never lost a player to the transfer portal, focusing on chemistry and player enjoyment. The team's success has attracted attention beyond campus, with a sold-out gym and a rising profile in the NJAC. The league has produced NBA players and regularly sends a representative to the D-3 Final Four, showcasing the talent and potential of Division 3 basketball. As the team prepares for the regular-season finale and the NJAC Tournament, they aim to make history, with Morales savoring every moment of his final collegiate stop before graduating with a degree in sports management.
