Head Coach
Bryan Petersen
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Petersen | Head Coach | bryan.petersen@sdstate.edu |
| Ryan Kirsch | Assistant Coach | ryan.kirsch@sdstate.edu |
| Nick Smith | Assistant Coach | nicholas.smith@sdstate.edu |
| Jahenns Manigat | Assistant Coach | jahenns.manigat@sdstate.edu |
| Jamal Nixon | Assistant Coach | jamal.nixon@sdstate.edu |
| Tucker Wookey | Assistant Coach | tucker.wookey@sdstate.edu |
| Eric Adolph | Assistant AD - Strength and Conditioning | eric.adolph@sdstate.edu |
| Woody Dahl | Assistant Athletic Trainer | woodrow.dahl@sdstate.edu |
| Katie LeMair | Associate AD for Kvistad Nutrition | katie.lemair@sdstate.edu |
About South Dakota State Jackrabbits Basketball
South Dakota State Jackrabbits is a D1 men's basketball program in the Summit League. The campus is in Brookings, SD. Head coach: Bryan Petersen. 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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on South Dakota State Jackrabbits'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
$19,362/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
62%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
9,198
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
- $15,233 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,202 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,046 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,627 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,821 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,198
- Average net price
- $19,362 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,554 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,166 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Notable NBA/pro alumni
- Nate Wolters Bucks, Pelicans 2013–2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Dakota State D1?
Yes, South Dakota State is an NCAA Division I program in the Summit League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for South Dakota State men's basketball.
What conference is South Dakota State in?
South Dakota State competes in the Summit League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at South Dakota State?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,362 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 South Dakota State?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,198 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to South Dakota State?
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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Our coaches have placed players at D1 programs across the country. They know what South Dakota State Jackrabbits's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
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.