Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Youngstown State Penguins Basketball
Youngstown State basketball offers student-athletes a compelling blend of competitive Division I basketball and strong academic support in the Horizon League. Head coach Ethan Faulkner has built a program that emphasizes player development and winning culture while maintaining high standards in the classroom. The Horizon League provides quality mid-major competition that prepares players for professional opportunities. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, the program connects athletes to a supportive community and resources that foster both on-court improvement and off-court growth. The Penguins prioritize recruiting players who embrace hard work, discipline, and team-first mentality. High school prospects looking for a program that invests in their complete development—balancing rigorous academics with competitive basketball—should reach out to Coach Faulkner's staff to explore how Youngstown State can help them achieve their goals at the collegiate level.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
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