Head Coach
Landon Bussie
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Landon Bussie | Head Coach | csumensbasketball@csu.edu |
| Jamal Ibrahim | Student Assistant | jibrahim@csu.edu |
About Chicago State Cougars Basketball
Chicago State University's men's basketball program competes in the Northeast Conference, providing student-athletes with a platform to develop their skills at the collegiate level while pursuing meaningful degrees in a diverse urban academic environment. Head Coach Bussie Gillion leads a program committed to player development and building a winning culture centered on discipline and accountability. The Northeast Conference offers consistent mid-major competition that prepares players for advancement opportunities. Chicago State balances rigorous basketball demands with strong academic support, ensuring recruits receive genuine educational value alongside athletic competition. The program values character and work ethic, recruiting players who embrace both on-court excellence and off-court responsibility. High school prospects seeking a genuine development opportunity with a coaching staff invested in their growth and success should reach out to learn more about what Chicago State can offer their basketball future.
Net price
$7,273/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
15%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
1,384
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
- $7,266 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,793 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,137 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,863 / year
- $110,001+
- $8,093 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,384
- Average net price
- $7,273 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,358 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,358 / year
- Graduation rate
- 15%
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago State D1?
Yes, Chicago State is an NCAA Division I program in the Northeast Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Chicago State men's basketball.
What conference is Chicago State in?
Chicago State competes in the Northeast Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Chicago State?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,273 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 Chicago State?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,384 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Chicago State?
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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.