Head Coach
Paul Sather
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Sather | Head Coach | paul.sather@und.edu |
| Jamie Stevens | Assistant Coach | james.t.stevens@und.edu |
| Estevan Sandoval | Assistant Coach | estevan.sandoval@und.edu |
| A.J. Holland | Assistant Coach | anthony.holland@und.edu |
| Bentiu Panoam | Director of Operations | bentiu.panoam@und.edu |
| Gabrielle Robertson | Athletic Trainer, MS, ATC | gabrielle.m.miller@und.edu |
| Dillon Arndt | Assistant Director, Marketing | dillon.arndt@und.edu |
| Sport Dietician | 701-746-7521 | jennifer.haugen@sanfordhealth.org |
About North Dakota Fighting Hawks Basketball
North Dakota Fighting Hawks is a D1 men's basketball program in the Summit League. The campus is in Grand Forks, ND. Head coach: Paul Sather. Use the coach contacts on this page for outreach. Confirm staff and eligibility requirements on the school's official athletics site.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting North Dakota Fighting Hawks
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on North Dakota Fighting Hawks's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
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Net price
$18,131/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
61%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
9,981
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,857 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,111 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,894 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,972 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,242 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,981
- Average net price
- $18,131 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,645 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,541 / year
- Graduation rate
- 61%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Dakota D1?
Yes, North Dakota is an NCAA Division I program in the Summit League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for North Dakota men's basketball.
What conference is North Dakota in?
North Dakota competes in the Summit League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at North Dakota?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,131 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 North Dakota?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,981 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to North Dakota?
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.
D1 Programs Like North Dakota Fighting Hawks Are Recruiting Right Now
D1 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to North Dakota Fighting Hawks and programs like it at the right moment.
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.