Head Coach
John Becker
Program contact: Ryan Schneider, Associate Head Coach
ryan.schneider@uvm.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Schneider | Associate Head Coach | ryan.schneider@uvm.edu |
| Derryk O'Grady | Assistant Coach | derryk.ogrady@uvm.edu |
| Braeden Estes | Assistant Coach | braeden.estes@uvm.edu |
| Ben Platt | Video Coordinator | ben.platt@uvm.edu |
| Eugene Santos | Basketball Staff | eugene.santos@uvm.edu |
| Marc Hickok | Assistant Director of Athletics, Director of Athletic Perfor | mhickok@uvm.edu |
| Anthony Spagnolo | Basketball Staff | anthony.spagnolo@uvm.edu |
| Joey Viner | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Sports: Women' | joseph.viner@uvm.edu |
About Vermont Catamounts Basketball
The University of Vermont men's basketball program competes in the America East Conference and offers student-athletes a distinctive blend of athletic excellence and academic rigor. Located in scenic Burlington, Vermont, the Catamounts play in a mid-major conference that provides consistent postseason opportunities and meaningful competition. Head coach John Becker has built a program culture centered on player development, accountability, and community engagement. Vermont prioritizes recruiting versatile athletes who embrace the challenge of competing at a high level while maintaining strong academics at a respected New England institution. The program values basketball intelligence, work ethic, and character both on and off the court. Student-athletes benefit from quality coaching, comprehensive strength and conditioning resources, and a supportive campus community. High school players considering their college options should reach out to explore how Vermont's combination of competitive basketball, genuine academic support, and program integrity aligns with their goals.
Net price
$20,277/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
81%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
11,743
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
- $11,915 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,762 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,146 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,946 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,966 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 11,743
- Average net price
- $20,277 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $19,514 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $47,554 / year
- Graduation rate
- 81%
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 Vermont Catamounts 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.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Marqus Blakely | Rockets | — |
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America East Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Binghamton
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Location Binghamton, NY | Enrollment 14,655 | Avg. net price $20,907 |
Bryant
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Location Smithfield, RI | Enrollment 3,194 | Avg. net price $39,186 |
Maine
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Location Orono, ME | Enrollment 8,496 | Avg. net price $17,224 |
New Hampshire
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Location Durham, NH | Enrollment 11,261 | Avg. net price $26,150 |
NJIT
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Location Newark, NJ | Enrollment 9,019 | Avg. net price $18,783 |
UAlbany
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Location Albany, NY | Enrollment 12,564 | Avg. net price $18,266 |
UMass Lowell
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Location Lowell, MA | Enrollment 11,434 | Avg. net price $17,362 |
UMBC
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Location Baltimore, MD | Enrollment 10,701 | Avg. net price $25,203 |
Vermont
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Location Burlington, VT | Enrollment 11,743 | Avg. net price $20,277 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vermont D1?
Yes, Vermont is an NCAA Division I program in the America East. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Vermont men's basketball.
What conference is Vermont in?
Vermont competes in the America East for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Vermont?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,277 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 Vermont?
College Scorecard reports approximately 11,743 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Vermont?
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.