Head Coach
Kevin Hovde
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hovde | Head Coach | culionsmbb@columbia.edu |
| Mark McGonigal | Assistant Coach | mm6870@columbia.edu |
| Shasha Brown | Assistant Coach | sb3253@columbia.edu |
| Nate Hickman | Assistant Coach | nsh2127@columbia.edu |
| Anthony Lorenzo | Director of Strategy, Video & Analytics | al5143@columbia.edu |
| Chasen Hofmann | General Manager | ch4015@columbia.edu |
| Aliza Feuerstein | Associate Athletic Trainer for the Dodge Physical Fitness Center Athletic Training Room | af3016@columbia.edu |
| Tommy Sheehan | Director of Sports Performance | tds5@columbia.edu |
| Yuki Miyazawa | Associate Director of Sports Performance | ym2377@columbia.edu |
| Steve Merrill | Assistant Director, Athletics Communications | sjm2282@columbia.edu |
About Columbia Lions Basketball
Columbia University men's basketball competes in the prestigious Ivy League, one of college basketball's most competitive conferences featuring schools of exceptional academic caliber. Located in New York City, the program offers student-athletes an unparalleled combination of elite academics and meaningful athletic competition. Head coach Kevin Hovde leads a program committed to developing complete student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Lions represent an opportunity to compete against high-level talent while attending one of the world's premier universities. Columbia's location provides access to professional sports resources, mentorship opportunities, and internship connections that extend far beyond athletics. Recruits considering the Lions should value the balance of rigorous academics, competitive basketball at a high level, and the transformative experience of studying and playing at an Ivy League institution in one of America's most dynamic cities. Interested prospects are encouraged to contact Coach Hovde's staff directly.
Net price
$15,370/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
95%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
8,973
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
- $2,275 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,020 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,878 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,881 / year
- $110,001+
- $40,931 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,973
- Average net price
- $15,370 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $74,180 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $74,180 / year
- Graduation rate
- 95%
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
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Columbia Lions camp or visit schedule.
Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.
Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Jim McMillian | Lakers, Knicks, Trail Blazers, Clippers | — |
| Jack Molinas | Pistons | — |
| Dave Newmark | Bulls, Hawks | — |
| Dick Holub | Knicks | — |
| Mark Pope | Pacers, Bucks, Nuggets | 1997–2005 |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Ivy League Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Brown
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 7,226 | Avg. net price $26,976 |
Columbia
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 8,973 | Avg. net price $15,370 |
Cornell
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Location Ithaca, NY | Enrollment 15,995 | Avg. net price $33,934 |
Dartmouth
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Location Hanover, NH | Enrollment 4,541 | Avg. net price $26,707 |
Harvard
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Location Cambridge, MA | Enrollment 7,601 | Avg. net price $19,148 |
Pennsylvania
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Location Philadelphia, PA | Enrollment 10,650 | Avg. net price $29,577 |
Princeton
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Location Princeton, NJ | Enrollment 5,709 | Avg. net price $7,815 |
Yale
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Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 6,758 | Avg. net price $11,340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia D1?
Yes, Columbia is an NCAA Division I program in the Ivy League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Columbia men's basketball.
What conference is Columbia in?
Columbia competes in the Ivy League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Columbia?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,370 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Columbia?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,973 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Columbia?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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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.