Head Coach
Brian Wardle
Program contact: Mike Black, Assistant Coach
mblack@bradley.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Black | Assistant Coach | mblack@bradley.edu |
| Brian Jones | Assistant Coach | bjones@bradley.edu |
| Kamrein Street | Assistant Coach | kstreet@fsmail.bradley.edu |
| Malik Garner | Director of Player Development | mgarner1@fsmail.bradley.edu |
| Colin Shannon | Director of Basketball Administration/Assistant GM | cshannon1@fsmail.bradley.edu |
| Eddie Papis | Basketball Staff | epapis@bradley.edu |
| Cody Roskens | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications | croskens@fsmail.bradley.edu |
| Peter Davis | Basketball Staff | pdavis@bradley.edu |
About Bradley Braves Basketball
Bradley University's basketball program, located in Peoria, Illinois, competes in the highly competitive Missouri Valley Conference under the leadership of head coach Brian Wardle. The Braves offer student-athletes a rigorous academic environment combined with elite-level competition. Wardle has established a program culture centered on discipline, player development, and winning basketball. Bradley competes against quality conference opponents that prepare players for professional advancement while maintaining strong graduation rates. The university provides excellent facilities and coaching expertise designed to maximize individual potential. Recruits interested in playing significant minutes, receiving genuine skill development, and competing in a respected mid-major conference should contact the Bradley coaching staff. The program balances serious athletic competition with a genuine commitment to academic success, making it an attractive option for serious student-athletes seeking to play meaningful college basketball.
Net price
$22,469/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
73%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
3,574
Below D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,833 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,736 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,705 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,310 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,536 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,574
- Average net price
- $22,469 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,850 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,850 / year
- Graduation rate
- 73%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Program history
2
Final Fours
1950, 1954
4
NIT titles
1957, 1960, 1964, 1982
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chet Walker | 76ers, Bulls | 1962–1975 |
| J. J. Anderson | 76ers, Jazz | — |
| Roger Phegley | Mavericks, Spurs, Cavaliers, Nets | — |
| Walter Lemon, Jr. | Celtics | — |
| David Thirdkill | Celtics, Spurs, Suns, Bucks, Pistons | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bradley D1?
Yes, Bradley is an NCAA Division I program in the Missouri Valley. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bradley men's basketball.
What conference is Bradley in?
Bradley competes in the Missouri Valley for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bradley?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,469 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bradley?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,574 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bradley?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.