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UMass Lowell River Hawks Men's Basketball

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UMass Lowell

River Hawks · Men's Basketball

Pat Duquette

Head Coach

Full staff (7)

Matt Graves

Assistant Coach

Email

Bryan Dougher

Assistant Coach

Email

Octavius Hinnant

Assistant Coach

Email

Nick Schmidt

Assistant Coach

Email

Marcus Williams

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance

Email

Neil Ehlers

Associate Athletic Trainer

Email

Alison Quandt Westgate

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Excellence

Email

Head Coach

Pat Duquette

patrick_duquette@uml.edu

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.

NameRoleEmail
Pat Duquette Head Coach patrick_duquette@uml.edu
Matt Graves Assistant Coach matthew_graves@uml.edu
Bryan Dougher Assistant Coach bryan_dougher@uml.edu
Octavius Hinnant Assistant Coach octavius_hinnant@uml.edu
Nick Schmidt Assistant Coach nicholas_schmidt@uml.edu
Marcus Williams Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance marcus_williams@uml.edu
Neil Ehlers Associate Athletic Trainer neil_ehlers@uml.edu
Alison Quandt Westgate Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Excellence alison_quandtwestgate@uml.edu

About UMass Lowell River Hawks Basketball

UMass Lowell basketball competes in the America East Conference, offering student-athletes a rigorous academic environment at a respected institution in Massachusetts. Head coach Pat Duquette leads a program committed to developing well-rounded players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The River Hawks play competitive Division I basketball within a conference known for talented rosters and quality competition. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, hard work, and accountability while maintaining high academic standards for all athletes. Lowell provides excellent facilities and support services designed to help players succeed during their collegiate careers. Student-athletes benefit from coaching staff expertise and a strong tradition of player development. High school players seeking a balance between serious basketball competition and a quality education in a supportive team environment should reach out to Coach Duquette's staff to explore what UMass Lowell basketball can offer their future.

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Net price

$17,362/yr

Below D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

69%

Above D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

11,434

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.

Average net price after aid (in-state), compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$9,180 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$9,988 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$10,484 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$16,122 / year
$110,001+
$27,079 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
11,434
Average net price
$17,362 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$17,664 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$37,460 / year
Graduation rate
69%

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 UMass Lowell River Hawks camp or visit schedule.

One NCAA 2026-27 calendar for every D1 program. Dates checked against the NCAA calendar on Nov 8, 2026. NCAA calendar updated Jul 30, 2026. View the NCAA calendar (PDF)

Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.

Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.

America East Teams

America East men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Binghamton View program → Location Binghamton, NY Enrollment 14,655 Avg. net price $20,907
Bryant View program → Location Smithfield, RI Enrollment 3,194 Avg. net price $39,186
Maine View program → Location Orono, ME Enrollment 8,496 Avg. net price $17,224
New Hampshire View program → Location Durham, NH Enrollment 11,261 Avg. net price $26,150
NJIT View program → Location Newark, NJ Enrollment 9,019 Avg. net price $18,783
UAlbany View program → Location Albany, NY Enrollment 12,564 Avg. net price $18,266
UMass Lowell View program → Location Lowell, MA Enrollment 11,434 Avg. net price $17,362
UMBC View program → Location Baltimore, MD Enrollment 10,701 Avg. net price $25,203
Vermont View program → Location Burlington, VT Enrollment 11,743 Avg. net price $20,277
All America East Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is UMass Lowell D1?

Yes, UMass Lowell is an NCAA Division I program in the America East. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UMass Lowell men's basketball.

What conference is UMass Lowell in?

UMass Lowell competes in the America East for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at UMass Lowell?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,362 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 UMass Lowell?

College Scorecard reports approximately 11,434 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to UMass Lowell?

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.

Don't Wait to Start Your Path to UMass Lowell River Hawks

Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like UMass Lowell River Hawks require.

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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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