Head Coach
Tod Kowalczyk
Program contact: Brett Rau, Director of Player Development
brett.rau@utoledo.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Rau | Director of Player Development | brett.rau@utoledo.edu |
| Jeff Massey | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | jeffrey.massey@utoledo.edu |
| Justin Ingram | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | justin.ingram@utoledo.edu |
| Jordan Lauf | Asst. Men's Basketball Coach | jordan.lauf@utoledo.edu |
| Brandon Pritzl | General Manager/Asst. Men's Basketball Coach | brandon.pritzl@utoledo.edu |
| Connor Whelan | Basketball Staff | connor.whelan@utoledo.edu |
| Brian Jones | Basketball Staff | brian.jones@utoledo.edu |
| Brandon Hannum | Basketball Staff | brandon.hannum@utoledo.edu |
About Toledo Rockets Basketball
Toledo basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference, one of the nation's most competitive mid-major leagues where every team brings tournament-quality basketball night in and night out. Head coach Tod Kowalczyk has established a program culture centered on toughness, development, and accountability. The Rockets play in a major metropolitan area with strong community support and represent a university known for balancing rigorous academics with athletic excellence. Players in the Toledo system receive professional coaching, extensive development opportunities, and exposure to quality opposition throughout the season. The program emphasizes player growth both on the court and in the classroom, preparing student-athletes for success beyond basketball. Recruits interested in competing at a high level while receiving meaningful playing time and genuine development should reach out to Coach Kowalczyk's staff to learn how Toledo can be the right fit for their college basketball journey.
Net price
$16,406/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
58%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
9,770
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
- $14,041 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,048 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,158 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,320 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,814 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,770
- Average net price
- $16,406 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,122 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,482 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
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 Toledo Rockets camp or visit schedule.
Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.
Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Program history
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Shaw | 76ers | — |
| Steve Mix | Lakers, 76ers, Nuggets, Bucks, Pistons | — |
| Cal Christensen | Kings | — |
| Dick Miller | Pacers, Jazz | — |
| George Patterson | Pistons | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Location Akron, OH | Enrollment 9,052 | Avg. net price $13,072 |
Ball State
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Location Muncie, IN | Enrollment 13,988 | Avg. net price $13,877 |
Bowling Green
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Location Bowling Green, OH | Enrollment 12,812 | Avg. net price $21,453 |
Buffalo
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 20,112 | Avg. net price $21,775 |
Central Michigan
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Location Mount Pleasant, MI | Enrollment 10,035 | Avg. net price $17,201 |
Eastern Michigan
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Location Ypsilanti, MI | Enrollment 10,055 | Avg. net price $16,628 |
Kent State
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Location Kent, OH | Enrollment 19,320 | Avg. net price $20,294 |
Massachusetts
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Location Amherst, MA | Enrollment 23,671 | Avg. net price $22,857 |
Miami (OH)
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Location Oxford, OH | Enrollment 16,656 | Avg. net price $29,447 |
Northern Illinois
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Location Dekalb, IL | Enrollment 11,301 | Avg. net price $14,505 |
Ohio
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Location Athens, OH | Enrollment 19,633 | Avg. net price $20,666 |
Toledo
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Location Toledo, OH | Enrollment 9,770 | Avg. net price $16,406 |
Western Michigan
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Location Kalamazoo, MI | Enrollment 12,568 | Avg. net price $13,902 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Toledo D1?
Yes, Toledo is an NCAA Division I program in the MAC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Toledo men's basketball.
What conference is Toledo in?
Toledo competes in the MAC for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Toledo?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,406 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 Toledo?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,770 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Toledo?
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.