Head Coach
George Halcovage III
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| George Halcovage III | Head Coach | ub-mensbasketball@buffalo.edu |
| Turner Battle | General Manager for Men's Basketball | tabattle@buffalo.edu |
| Jon Mangel | Basketball Staff | jmangel@buffalo.edu |
| Zach Monell | Basketball Staff | zcmonell@buffalo.edu |
About Buffalo Bulls Basketball
Buffalo basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference, one of the country's strongest mid-major leagues featuring competitive NCAA Division I basketball. Head coach George Halcovage III leads a program committed to developing student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The University at Buffalo provides a rigorous academic environment with excellent support services designed to help athletes balance their dual responsibilities. Halcovage's coaching staff emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, fundamentals, and team basketball. The program offers recruits the opportunity to compete at a high level while earning a quality degree at a well-respected university in western New York. Players interested in playing meaningful minutes, competing in conference championships, and pursuing professional aspirations should seriously consider reaching out to the coaching staff about joining the Bulls.
Net price
$21,775/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
73%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
20,112
Above 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
- $15,725 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,036 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,440 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,611 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,968 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 20,112
- Average net price
- $21,775 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,036 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $32,466 / year
- Graduation rate
- 73%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Pellom | Hawks, Bucks | — |
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 20,112 | Avg. net price $21,775 |
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Kent State
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Location Kent, OH | Enrollment 19,320 | Avg. net price $20,294 |
Massachusetts
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Location Amherst, MA | Enrollment 23,671 | Avg. net price $22,857 |
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Location Oxford, OH | Enrollment 16,656 | Avg. net price $29,447 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo D1?
Yes, Buffalo is an NCAA Division I program in the MAC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Buffalo men's basketball.
What conference is Buffalo in?
Buffalo competes in the MAC for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Buffalo?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,775 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Buffalo?
College Scorecard reports approximately 20,112 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Buffalo?
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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.