NJCAA All-Star Nomination Portal
Now Open
LAS VEGAS, NV - The NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game nomination portal is now open, offering an exciting opportunity to recognize 24 of the nation’s top NJCAA student-athletes annual postseason celebration. Hosted in Las Vegas and taking place Friday and Saturday, May 8–9, the All-Star Weekend brings together elite talent, coaches, and supporters for a memorable experience that highlights excellence on and off the court.
Selected players will stay at the Virgin Hotel and will be honored on Friday evening at the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame Banquet. The event celebrates the 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Stars while also recognizing the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, creating an unforgettable night dedicated to the history, tradition, and future of the sport.
The weekend concludes on Saturday afternoon with the NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game at the Cox Pavilion. Scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. tip-off, the game showcases the best talent from across the country in a high-energy setting, providing a fitting finale to a weekend that celebrates achievement, recognition, and the continued growth of NJCAA men’s basketball.
2026 NJCAA All-Star Nomination Form
More information below -- Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
Requirements:
You, the player, and/or the school would be responsible for:
The NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association will cover:
Selected players will stay at the Virgin Hotel and will be honored on Friday evening at the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame Banquet. The event celebrates the 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Stars while also recognizing the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, creating an unforgettable night dedicated to the history, tradition, and future of the sport.
The weekend concludes on Saturday afternoon with the NJCAA Men’s Basketball All-Star Game at the Cox Pavilion. Scheduled for a 4:30 p.m. tip-off, the game showcases the best talent from across the country in a high-energy setting, providing a fitting finale to a weekend that celebrates achievement, recognition, and the continued growth of NJCAA men’s basketball.
2026 NJCAA All-Star Nomination Form
More information below -- Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
Requirements:
- Player must be a graduating sophomore.
- Player must be accompanied by a chaperone. (Coach, Staff Member preferred)
- Head coach must be a member of the NABC.
- Head coach must be a member of the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association.
You, the player, and/or the school would be responsible for:
- All flight arrangements to Las Vegas (round-trip).
- Arriving in Las Vegas no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026.
- Transportation to and from airports and hotels.
- Attending scheduled practices/shoot-arounds.
- Bring game uniform (color determined at later date).
The NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association will cover:
- Hotel room for Friday and Saturday night (will be paired with a teammate).
- Five total meals (one Friday evening, three on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday)
- Friday: Admission to All-Star Game Banquet for player & chaperone.
Saturday ALL DAY: Cash Per Diem
Sunday AM: Cash Per Diem - The chaperone (coach/college rep) will receive complimentary admission to the NABC Coaches Clinic that weekend.
- Player will receive a gift package
(Tentative Package: Reversible Jersey, Travel Suit, T-Shirt, Socks)
Davidson-Davie's Ridge Elected New Secretary
The NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association has announced Matt Ridge as its new secretary/treasurer. Ridge currently serves as both the head men’s basketball coach and athletic director at Davidson-Davie Community College in Thomasville, North Carolina.
"I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association," Ridge said. "This committee consists of a lot of people that I have tremendous respect for."
"I’m looking forward to working closely with all committee members to continue to make positive progress for NJCAA Men’s Basketball on a national stage. Without question, I'm sure I will learn a lot from other committee members that have wisdom, knowledge and experience."
Ridge was appointed as the Storm’s head coach in 2007 and brings a wealth of experience to the coaches association. Since taking over, he has guided the program to an outstanding 500–90 record, losing only 20 home games during that span. His win total is the highest among all junior college coaches over the past 18 years.
Ridge’s accomplishments at Davidson-Davie are extensive. He has led the Storm to 10 District VII Championship appearances and 10 NJCAA National Tournament appearances. The Storm have won nine of those district championship trips. Ridge has also overseen three undefeated regular-season conference title seasons. At the national tournament, he coached Davidson-Davie to two national runner-up finishes and seven additional top-eight finishes.
Individually, Ridge has earned 11 Region 10 Coach of the Year awards and has been named District Coach of the Year 10 times.
Prior to his time at Davidson-Davie, Ridge served as an assistant coach at Guilford College and spent six successful seasons (2000–06) as the head boys’ basketball coach at East Davidson High School.
"We are excited to welcome Coach Ridge as the newest addition to our committee," Coaches Association President Tim Sandquist said. "He brings deep-rooted NJCAA experience to our group from the Division II level in a region of the country we haven't had representation from in recent years. His 20 years of NJCAA commitment and involvement will be of great benefit to our committee, and the student-athletes and coaches across the country."
Ridge will join Sandquist (Kirkwood), First Vice President Pete Norman (Highland, Ill., former), Second Vice President Cord Wright (Northeast Mississippi), and Third Vice President John Bowler (Parkland) as an officer on the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association Committee.
For more information on the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association, visit www.jcbca.com.
"I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association," Ridge said. "This committee consists of a lot of people that I have tremendous respect for."
"I’m looking forward to working closely with all committee members to continue to make positive progress for NJCAA Men’s Basketball on a national stage. Without question, I'm sure I will learn a lot from other committee members that have wisdom, knowledge and experience."
Ridge was appointed as the Storm’s head coach in 2007 and brings a wealth of experience to the coaches association. Since taking over, he has guided the program to an outstanding 500–90 record, losing only 20 home games during that span. His win total is the highest among all junior college coaches over the past 18 years.
Ridge’s accomplishments at Davidson-Davie are extensive. He has led the Storm to 10 District VII Championship appearances and 10 NJCAA National Tournament appearances. The Storm have won nine of those district championship trips. Ridge has also overseen three undefeated regular-season conference title seasons. At the national tournament, he coached Davidson-Davie to two national runner-up finishes and seven additional top-eight finishes.
Individually, Ridge has earned 11 Region 10 Coach of the Year awards and has been named District Coach of the Year 10 times.
Prior to his time at Davidson-Davie, Ridge served as an assistant coach at Guilford College and spent six successful seasons (2000–06) as the head boys’ basketball coach at East Davidson High School.
"We are excited to welcome Coach Ridge as the newest addition to our committee," Coaches Association President Tim Sandquist said. "He brings deep-rooted NJCAA experience to our group from the Division II level in a region of the country we haven't had representation from in recent years. His 20 years of NJCAA commitment and involvement will be of great benefit to our committee, and the student-athletes and coaches across the country."
Ridge will join Sandquist (Kirkwood), First Vice President Pete Norman (Highland, Ill., former), Second Vice President Cord Wright (Northeast Mississippi), and Third Vice President John Bowler (Parkland) as an officer on the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association Committee.
For more information on the NJCAA Men's Basketball Coaches Association, visit www.jcbca.com.
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Sandquist Named Interim President of NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. - NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association President Brian Hoberecht has stepped down from his role and Kirkwood Community College head coach Tim Sandquist will take over the leadership role.
Sandquist, who has built on Kirkwood’s legacy as one of the top programs in NJCAA Division II, will serve as interim president, after serving as the vice president last season, for the 2025-26 season. He will begin his two-year term in 2026-27.
“I am honored to step in and serve as president on an interim basis this upcoming year,” Sandquist said. “First, I want to thank Coach Hoberecht for his service to the NJCAA and the leadership he provided during his time on the committee. He was always about doing what’s best for our student-athletes and coaches.”
Sandquist has deep coaching roots in the junior college ranks. Last season, he guided Kirkwood to its fourth NJCAA Division II national title — the first of his career as a head coach -- while in turn winning NABC & NJCAA Coach of the Year honors.
Before arriving at Kirkwood, he led Rock Valley College (Ill.) to a national runner-up finish in 2019, earning Region IV and District 2 Coach of the Year honors. He also served on staffs at Northwest Kansas Technical College, Dodge City Community College, and Southwestern Community College. An Omaha native, Sandquist began his coaching career at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
“I am looking forward to serving NJCAA Mens' Basketball and building upon our reputation,” Sandquist said. “We have so many talented, qualified, and devoted student-athletes and coaches. Our goal as a committee is to continue to provide them with a rewarding and fulfilling experience — not only by promoting existing opportunities but also by creating new ones for our coaches and players to participate in.”
With the transition, other association members will also move up one position. Pete Norman, formerly of Highland (Ill.), will assume the First Vice President role, with Cord Wright (Northeast Mississippi) and John Bowler (Parkland, Ill.) stepping into the Second and Third Vice President roles, respectively.
The Secretary/Treasurer position is now vacant and will be filled after an application and voting process conducted by the Association later this fall.
Sandquist, who has built on Kirkwood’s legacy as one of the top programs in NJCAA Division II, will serve as interim president, after serving as the vice president last season, for the 2025-26 season. He will begin his two-year term in 2026-27.
“I am honored to step in and serve as president on an interim basis this upcoming year,” Sandquist said. “First, I want to thank Coach Hoberecht for his service to the NJCAA and the leadership he provided during his time on the committee. He was always about doing what’s best for our student-athletes and coaches.”
Sandquist has deep coaching roots in the junior college ranks. Last season, he guided Kirkwood to its fourth NJCAA Division II national title — the first of his career as a head coach -- while in turn winning NABC & NJCAA Coach of the Year honors.
Before arriving at Kirkwood, he led Rock Valley College (Ill.) to a national runner-up finish in 2019, earning Region IV and District 2 Coach of the Year honors. He also served on staffs at Northwest Kansas Technical College, Dodge City Community College, and Southwestern Community College. An Omaha native, Sandquist began his coaching career at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
“I am looking forward to serving NJCAA Mens' Basketball and building upon our reputation,” Sandquist said. “We have so many talented, qualified, and devoted student-athletes and coaches. Our goal as a committee is to continue to provide them with a rewarding and fulfilling experience — not only by promoting existing opportunities but also by creating new ones for our coaches and players to participate in.”
With the transition, other association members will also move up one position. Pete Norman, formerly of Highland (Ill.), will assume the First Vice President role, with Cord Wright (Northeast Mississippi) and John Bowler (Parkland, Ill.) stepping into the Second and Third Vice President roles, respectively.
The Secretary/Treasurer position is now vacant and will be filled after an application and voting process conducted by the Association later this fall.
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Services Provided by the NJCAA Coaches Association:
- NJCAA All-Star Game
- Features top 24 sophomores and 3 championship coaches in showcase in Las Vegas in part with NABC Championship Clinic
- Provide housing, apparel and meals for players and coaches.
- Hall of Fame
- Select 3-6 NJCAA Hall of Fame inductees annually.
- Recognized at NJCAA All-Star Game, National Tournament or Other Event
- Pay for Rings, Plaques, Travel/Lodging at Induction Site
- June Scholastic Recruiting Event
- Helped develop legislation for the June Scholastic Recruiting Event series.
- Provides opportunity for evaluation during the NCAA's summer recruiting period.
- Promoted by Coaches Association.
- Facilitate opportunities to speak at NABC Championship Clinics, Culture in Coach Series and other events.
- Provide Coach and Player of the Year awards for Division I, II & III.
- Fill a seat on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
- Provide a voice to the NJCAA Board of Directors and national office on issues pertaining to the student-athletes and coaches.
- Provide a coach for USA Basketball trials.
- Assist with NJCAA All-American selections.
- Operate website at www.jcbca.com.