WPI's Justin Molen has been named a College Sports Communicator (CSC) 2025-2026 Division III Men's Basketball Third Team Academic All-American.

Molen had a standout junior campaign, earning NEWMAC Player of the Year honors along with NABC and D3hoops.com All-Region First Team recognition. The chemical engineering major owns a 3.83 GPA and averaged a team-best 14.8 points to go along with 7.0 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game while starting 24 contests. Molen finished as the only player in the conference ranked in the top 10 in scoring, rebounding, and assists, solidifying his status as one of the league's most complete players.

Molen earned his second consecutive All-District honor from CSC this season. This was his first Academic All-American award. 

About the NEWMAC

The NEWMAC is an association of 12 selective academic institutions: Babson College, Clark University, U.S Coast Guard Academy, Emerson College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, Salve Regina University, Smith College, Springfield College, Wellesley College, Wheaton College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, that are committed to providing high quality competitive athletic opportunities for student-athletes within an educational and respectful environment that embodies the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The conference also partners with eight Associate Members: Brandeis University (Women's Lacrosse, 2026-2027), New York University (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), Norwich University (Football), Simmons College (Rowing), SUNY Maritime College (Football), SUNY New Paltz (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Football), and Vassar College (Men's Volleyball, 2026-2027), while sponsoring 20 sports.