DENVER – The University of Denver men's basketball program has signed former NJIT wing Jordan Rogers for the 2026-27 season, head coach Tim Bergstraser announced on Monday.

Rogers played 64 games and made 51 starts in his two years at NJIT, averaging 24.8 minutes of action in his appearances. The Denver wing averaged 5.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his first two collegiate seasons, shooting 47.8% from the field and 37.1% from behind the arc.

This marks Bergstraser's seventh offseason signing, joining Oskar Wickström Stümer (April 17), Trey Cady (April 27), Baba Mbengue (May 7), CJ Hyland (May 8), Harry Bates (May 9) and Kam Martin (May 9).

Jordan Rogers – 6-6 – 215 – Wing – Ridgewood, New Jersey – Junior – The Phelps School – NJIT
2025-26 (SOPHOMORE AT NJIT):
Helped lead the Highlanders to their highest conference win total in program history…Played and started in all 33 games…Averaged 5.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per contest…Saw 26.4 minutes of action per game…Finished in double figures in eight games, including a season-high 15 twice…Pulled down 10 rebounds against UMBC…Had 5+ assists in three games, including a season-high six at Fordham.

2024-25 (FRESHMAN AT NJIT):
Only player to appear in all 31 games, making 18 starts…Averaged 4.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, and was second on the team, showing at a 47.4% clip…Finished in double figures three times in consecutive games from February 15-27, including a season-high 12 at Vermont…Pulled down a season-high 10 rebounds against UMass Lowell…Season best five assists twice.

BEFORE NJIT:
Made the PAISAA finals with The Phelps School, and made the quarterfinals at the national prep showcase event…All-League First team selection and all-county second team pick as a senior at Ridgewood High School in 2022-23…Won the sectional tournament as a junior at Ridgewood. 

PERSONAL:
Chose the University of Denver because of the potential growth as a student-athlete and as a person. Established a strong connection with the coaching staff, and feels that the institution will provide him with endless opportunities both on and off the court, and allow him to strive towards his goals…Hopes to play basketball as long as possible…Also enjoys hanging out with friends and family, watching movies and tv shows, fashion and cooking…Father Roy played basketball at Alabama and professionally in the NBA and overseas…Mother played soccer at Alabama and sister played volleyball at Sacred Heart.

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