Head Coach
Chad Boudreau
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Boudreau | Head Coach | c-boudreau@wiu.edu |
| Bryan Martin | Assistant Coach | b-martin4@wiu.edu |
| Kris Glover | Assistant Coach | k-glover3@wiu.edu |
| Chuck Ruffing | Assistant Coach | c-ruffing@wiu.edu |
| Nick Mires | Director of Basketball Operations | n-mires@wiu.edu |
About Western Illinois Leathernecks Basketball
Western Illinois University basketball offers student-athletes a chance to compete at the Division I level within the Ohio Valley Conference while maintaining strong academic standards. Head coach Chad Boudreau leads a program committed to developing players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Leathernecks compete against quality opposition throughout the conference, providing meaningful competition that prepares athletes for professional opportunities. The program emphasizes a winning culture built on discipline, work ethic, and team basketball. Western Illinois provides access to quality facilities and coaching in a supportive university environment. High school players seeking to play Division I basketball at a program that values character development alongside athletic growth should reach out to Coach Boudreau's staff. The Leathernecks offer the ideal blend of competitive basketball and educational opportunity in the Macomb community.
Net price
$10,018/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
49%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,410
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
- $3,427 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,063 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,229 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $524 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,878 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,410
- Average net price
- $10,018 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,466 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,466 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
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
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Al Miksis | Hawks | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Illinois D1?
Yes, Western Illinois is an NCAA Division I program in the Ohio Valley. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western Illinois men's basketball.
What conference is Western Illinois in?
Western Illinois competes in the Ohio Valley for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western Illinois?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,018 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 Western Illinois?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,410 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western Illinois?
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.
The Commitment Western Illinois Leathernecks Respects
D1 coaches at programs like Western Illinois Leathernecks extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.