The 2020–21 NJIT Highlanders men's basketball team represented the

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in the

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. The Highlanders, led by fifth-year head coach Brian Kennedy, played their home games at the

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. In a season limited by the ongoing

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, they finished the season 7–12, 6–10 in America East play to finish in eighth place. They lost to Albany in the first round of the America East tournament.

Previous season

The Highlanders finished the 2019–20 season 9–21, 6–10 in ASUN play to finish in eighth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the ASUN tournament to

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. This was the final season the Highlanders were a member of the ASUN. On June 14, 2020, it was announced that they would become a full member of the America East Conference beginning July 1.

Roster

Schedule and results

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References

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