The Montgomery College Raptors men’s basketball team enters the 2026-2027 season after an 18-13 record and a three-point loss to Prince George’s Community College in the NJCAA Region 20 Division II semifinals. Quieonn Blackman returns for his second season as the team’s head coach.
Montgomery College returns a group of sophomores while adding a large freshman class. The Raptors will open the regular season Oct. 31 against Camp Community College at 5 p.m. at the Rockville Campus Main Gym.
Montgomery College Raptors Men’s Basketball Returns Frontcourt Size
The returning group includes sophomore forward/center Gad Muhire, who is listed at 6 feet, 10 inches. Sophomore forward Jordan Emecheta and sophomore forward/center Ralph Kadji are both listed at 6 feet, 9 inches.
Sophomore forwards Zamir Brown and Joshua Switzer also return for Montgomery College. The returning sophomores give the Raptors a core of experienced players as they prepare for another NJCAA Region 20 Division II campaign.
Freshman Class Adds Guards, Wings and Forwards
Montgomery College’s incoming class includes guards Clement Ntumba, Israel Garcia, Brendan Famulare and Khi Thomas. The freshman group also features versatile wings and forwards Jesse Tshipamba, Gabriel Chaplet, Nikola Glisic, Taj’drick Randolph Jr. and Alexander Greenfield.
The returning players and newcomers give Montgomery College a mix of experience and new additions across the roster. The Raptors will look to develop chemistry and establish consistency as they pursue another Region 20 Division II postseason run.
Montgomery College Raptors Men’s Basketball Schedule
Montgomery College opens its regular season Oct. 31 against Camp Community College at 5 p.m. at the Rockville Campus Main Gym. The Raptors will host their Tip-Off Classic Nov. 7-8 before holding the Holiday Classic Dec. 19-20.
- Oct. 31, 2026: Camp Community College at Montgomery College, 5 p.m., Rockville Campus Main Gym.
- Nov. 7, 2026: Tidewater Community College at Montgomery College, 7 p.m., Tip-Off Classic.
- Nov. 8, 2026: Mercer County Community College at Montgomery College, 5 p.m., Tip-Off Classic.
- Dec. 19, 2026: Westchester Community College at Montgomery College, 7 p.m., Holiday Classic.
- Dec. 20, 2026: Bryant & Stratton College at Montgomery College, 5 p.m., Holiday Classic.
Admission is free for Montgomery College home games, and games will be available on HudlTV.com.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Montgomery College enters the 2026-2027 season with a returning sophomore core and a large freshman class after reaching the NJCAA Region 20 Division II semifinals last season. Muhire, Emecheta and Kadji give the Raptors three returning frontcourt players listed at 6 feet, 9 inches or taller.
Blackman will lead Montgomery College into his second season with five listed home dates through the regular-season opener, the Tip-Off Classic and the Holiday Classic. The team’s first opportunity to build on last season’s finish comes Oct. 31 against Camp Community College.
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