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 HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU men's basketball has announced its 2026-27 schedule, featuring a challenging non-conference slate that includes matchups against five Power Four opponents, along with 18 Northeast Conference contests.]]>david jevticThu, 20 Aug 2026 11:47:00 EST324049https://fduknights.com/news/2026/7/11/fdu-mourns-the-passing-of-former-mens-basketball-player-kinu-rochford.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/7/11/fdu-mourns-the-passing-of-former-mens-basketball-player-kinu-rochford.aspxMen's Basketball

 HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU is devastated to hear of the tragic passing of former men's basketball student-athlete Kinu Rochford ('13). A standout Knight and exceptional leader, Kinu built a legacy in Hackensack. He was just 35 years old.]]>kinu rochfordSat, 11 Jul 2026 10:18:00 EST324029https://fduknights.com/news/2026/7/1/castleberry-announces-2026-27-fdu-mens-basketball-roster.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/7/1/castleberry-announces-2026-27-fdu-mens-basketball-roster.aspxMen's Basketball

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Jack Castleberry announced the 2026-27 FDU men's basketball roster on Tuesday morning. The Knights will roll out a roster of 16 players, with ten new additions joining the cavalry ahead of next season.]]>CASTLEBERRYWed, 1 Jul 2026 10:32:00 EST324023https://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-adds-robert-gerity-as-assistant-coach.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/21/mens-basketball-adds-robert-gerity-as-assistant-coach.aspxMen's Basketball

HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU Head Men's Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the addition of Assistant Coach Robert Gerity on Thursday morning. Gerity is set to join the Knights after spending two seasons on Iona's staff as a graduate assistant.]]>Jack CastleberryThu, 21 May 2026 10:19:00 EST324007https://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/14/general-fdu-appoints-jason-young-as-senior-associate-vice-president-director-of-athletics.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/14/general-fdu-appoints-jason-young-as-senior-associate-vice-president-director-of-athletics.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Strength and Conditioning, Features, Facilities, Promotions, Golf Outing, Hall of Fame, Men's Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Tickets, Development, Women's Flag Football, Men's Fencing

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) today announced that Jason Young has been appointed the school's Senior Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics. Young, who has worked in various roles at FDU for the last seven years, most recently served as the Assistant Vice President/Deputy Athletic Director.]]>jason youngThu, 14 May 2026 14:00:00 EST223999https://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/7/general-fdu-athletics-enters-new-age-with-leading-european-apparel-provider-macron.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/7/general-fdu-athletics-enters-new-age-with-leading-european-apparel-provider-macron.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Strength and Conditioning, Features, Facilities, Promotions, Golf Outing, Hall of Fame, Men's Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Tickets, Development, Women's Flag Football, Men's Fencing

HACKENSACK, N.J. – FDU Athletics has agreed to a multi-year partnership with Macron, an established global sportswear brand specializing in high-performance teamwear, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Macron will exclusively outfit all of FDU's 23 varsity athletic programs beginning in July 2026.]]>macronThu, 7 May 2026 11:00:00 EST223995https://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/6/general-hurlbut-announces-retirement-after-seven-years-of-leadership.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/5/6/general-hurlbut-announces-retirement-after-seven-years-of-leadership.aspxBaseball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Fencing, Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Track & Field, Women's Volleyball, Softball, Cheerleading, Intramurals, Strength and Conditioning, Features, Facilities, Promotions, Golf Outing, Hall of Fame, Men's Volleyball, Women's Lacrosse, Tickets, Development, Women's Flag Football, Men's Fencing

HACKENSACK, N.J. – After seven years of leadership, FDU Senior Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced his plans to retire at the end of June. Hurlbut oversaw a true "golden era" of FDU Athletics, which included unprecedented athletic success, major facility upgrades, and the strengthening of FDU's brand on a national level.]]>hurlbutWed, 6 May 2026 12:00:00 EST223994https://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-comeback-falls-short-for-fdu-in-nec-quarterfinals.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/4/mens-basketball-comeback-falls-short-for-fdu-in-nec-quarterfinals.aspxMen's Basketball

ERIE, Pa.  – FDU (11-21, 8-10) fell in the opening round of the NEC tournament by a score of 70-61 at Mercyhurst (16-16, 10-8) on Wednesday night. The Knights erased a 13-point second half deficit and knotted the game at 57-57 but could complete the comeback.]]>arthur coxWed, 4 Mar 2026 21:36:00 EST323795https://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-jevtic-named-rookie-of-the-year-niesman-garners-all-nec-honors.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/3/mens-basketball-jevtic-named-rookie-of-the-year-niesman-garners-all-nec-honors.aspxMen's Basketball

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – David Jevtic and Joey Niesman were both recognized in the NEC Men's Basketball Awards that were announced on Tuesday afternoon. Jevtic was crowned the NEC Rookie of the Year, and Niesman landed on the All-NEC Third Team.]]>MBB 2025-26 NEC AwardsTue, 3 Mar 2026 14:05:00 EST323790https://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-prepares-for-nec-quarterfinal-at-3-mercyhurst.aspxhttps://fduknights.com/news/2026/3/2/mens-basketball-prepares-for-nec-quarterfinal-at-3-mercyhurst.aspxMen's Basketball

HACKENSACK, N.J. – #6 FDU has arrived at the NEC tournament stage of their 2025-26 campaign. The Knights are aiming to extend their chapter as they get ready to square off against #3 Mercyhurst in Erie on Wednesday. The quarterfinal is set for a 7 p.m. tipoff.]]>taeshaudMon, 2 Mar 2026 19:10:00 EST323789