Head Coach
A.W. Hamilton
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| A.W. Hamilton | Head Coach | aw.hamilton@eku.edu |
| Steve Lepore | Associate Head Coach | steve.lepore@eku.edu |
| Jake Lorbach | Assistant Coach/Director of Scouting | jacob.lorbach@eku.edu |
| Ben Veshi | Assistant Coach | benjamin.veshi@eku.edu |
| Matt Hurt | Director of Basketball Operations | jonathan.hurt@eku.edu |
| Isaiah Minter | Director of Player Development | isaiah.minter@eku.edu |
About Eastern Kentucky Colonels Basketball
Eastern Kentucky University men's basketball competes in the competitive ASUN Conference, offering student-athletes an excellent blend of academic rigor and athletic development. Located in Richmond, Kentucky, the program provides access to quality education while competing at the NCAA Division I level. Head coach A.W. Hamilton has built a program culture centered on discipline, improvement, and winning basketball. The Colonels emphasize player development, creating pathways for guards and forwards to enhance their skills in a structured, competitive environment. Eastern Kentucky offers recruits the opportunity to compete against strong conference opponents while maintaining focus on degree completion and personal growth. The program values hard work, accountability, and basketball IQ. High school players seeking a program that prioritizes both education and competitive basketball while playing for a coach committed to player development should reach out to Coach Hamilton's staff to learn more about becoming a Colonel.
Net price
$11,925/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
51%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
12,318
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
- $10,080 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,346 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,840 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,484 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,544 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 12,318
- Average net price
- $11,925 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,740 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,300 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
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 Eastern Kentucky Colonels camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Mrazovich | Packers, Olympians | — |
| Jim Baechtold | Knicks | — |
| Garfield Smith | Celtics | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Kentucky D1?
Yes, Eastern Kentucky is an NCAA Division I program in the United Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Eastern Kentucky men's basketball.
What conference is Eastern Kentucky in?
Eastern Kentucky competes in the United Athletic Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Eastern Kentucky?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,925 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 Eastern Kentucky?
College Scorecard reports approximately 12,318 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Eastern Kentucky?
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.