Head Coach
Alex Pribble
Program contact: Brandon Laird, Associate Head Coach
blaird@uidaho.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Laird | Associate Head Coach | blaird@uidaho.edu |
| Matt Jones | Recruiting Coordinator | mattjjones@uidaho.edu |
| Adam Ellis | Assistant Coach | acellis@uidaho.edu |
| Luke Chavez | Assistant Coach | lucaschavez@uidaho.edu |
| Kolton Rap | Video Coordinator | krap@uidaho.edu |
| Quinn Dilworth | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Olympic Sports) | qdilworth@uidaho.edu |
About Idaho Vandals Basketball
The University of Idaho men's basketball program competes in the Big Sky Conference, a competitive mid-major league that provides consistent NCAA tournament opportunities and high-level college basketball. Head coach Alex Pribble leads a program committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes both on and off the court. The Vandals compete in a strong academic institution where players balance rigorous coursework with elite athletic training. Idaho's program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, accountability, and player development, preparing athletes for success at the professional level or beyond. The Big Sky Conference schedule features intense competition that tests teams against quality opponents throughout the season. Recruits interested in playing meaningful minutes at a mid-major program while receiving quality education in a supportive community should consider reaching out to Coach Pribble's staff about joining the Vandals basketball family.
Net price
$15,321/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
60%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
7,747
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
- $13,085 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,045 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,914 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,420 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,498 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,747
- Average net price
- $15,321 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,400 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $28,636 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
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 Idaho Vandals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gus Johnson | Suns, Pacers | — |
| Kaniel Dickens | Cavaliers, Trail Blazers, Nets | — |
| Red Morrison | Celtics, Hawks | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Location Cheney, WA | Enrollment 6,222 | Avg. net price $13,647 |
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Location Moscow, ID | Enrollment 7,747 | Avg. net price $15,321 |
Idaho State
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Location Pocatello, ID | Enrollment 7,583 | Avg. net price $8,910 |
Montana
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Location Missoula, MT | Enrollment 7,488 | Avg. net price $21,302 |
Montana State
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Location Bozeman, MT | Enrollment 14,451 | Avg. net price $23,106 |
Northern Arizona
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Location Flagstaff, AZ | Enrollment 22,903 | Avg. net price $17,265 |
Northern Colorado
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Location Greeley, CO | Enrollment 5,598 | Avg. net price $18,711 |
Portland State
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment 13,182 | Avg. net price $8,337 |
Sacramento State
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Location Sacramento, CA | Enrollment 28,350 | Avg. net price $11,186 |
Utah Tech University
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Location St. George, UT | Enrollment 8,552 | Avg. net price $18,287 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Idaho D1?
Yes, Idaho is an NCAA Division I program in the Big Sky. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Idaho men's basketball.
What conference is Idaho in?
Idaho competes in the Big Sky for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Idaho?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,321 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 Idaho?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,747 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Idaho?
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.