[5] New Jersey's first pick in the 1998 USBL draft was Elijah Allen from Farleigh Dickenson University.

He was released by the team in June 1998 due to "personal matters" according to New Jersey coach Rick Barry.

[7] By the end of the season, the ShoreCats were averaging more than 2,000 attendees per game — a USBL best.

He replaced Rick Barry who served as the team's head coach for two seasons (1998–99).

Grant later resigned due to disagreements with Grier, who was given the interim head coaching reigns.