Head Coach
Brian Barone
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Barone | Head Coach | coachbbarone@siue.edu |
| Ryan Hellenthal | Associate Head Coach | rhellen@siue.edu |
| Garret Covington | Assistant Coach | gcoving@siue.edu |
| Jacob Whitehead | Assistant Coach | jwhiteh@siue.edu |
| Edwind McGhee | Assistant Coach | edmcghe@siue.edu |
| Mike Waldo | Special Assistant to the Head Coach | mwaldo@siue.edu |
| Gage Harrelson | Graduate Assistant | riharre@siue.edu |
| Ian Harwood | Graduate Assistant | iharwoo@siue.edu |
About SIU Edwardsville Cougars Basketball
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville competes in the competitive Ohio Valley Conference while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence. Head coach Brian Barone leads a program focused on developing student-athletes who thrive both in the classroom and on the court. The Cougars program emphasizes disciplined basketball fundamentals, defensive intensity, and building character within a supportive team environment. SIUE offers recruits the opportunity to compete at the NCAA Division I level without sacrificing educational quality, drawing from a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Located in Illinois near major metropolitan areas, the program benefits from excellent facilities and a campus culture that prioritizes the student-athlete experience. High school players interested in joining a program that values both athletic development and academic growth should reach out to Coach Barone's staff to learn how SIUE can provide the platform for success at the next level.
Net price
$13,111/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
56%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
8,750
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
- $7,865 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,474 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,673 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,098 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,346 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,750
- Average net price
- $13,111 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,299 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,299 / year
- Graduation rate
- 56%
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 SIU Edwardsville D1?
Yes, SIU Edwardsville is an NCAA Division I program in the Ohio Valley. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for SIU Edwardsville men's basketball.
What conference is SIU Edwardsville in?
SIU Edwardsville competes in the Ohio Valley for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at SIU Edwardsville?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,111 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 SIU Edwardsville?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,750 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to SIU Edwardsville?
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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.