Head Coach
Ethan Faulkner
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dwaine Osborne | Associate Men's Basketball Head Coach | jdosborne@ysu.edu |
| Danny Reese | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | dereese01@ysu.edu |
| Anthony Johnson | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | adjohnson11@ysu.edu |
| Mark Richmond | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | marichmond@ysu.edu |
| Evan Faulkner | Director of Operations for Men's Basketball | ebfaulkner@ysu.edu |
| Rocco Nolfi | Men's Basketball Chief of Staff | rfnolfi@ysu.edu |
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.
Net price
$9,161/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
53%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
7,961
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
- $5,441 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,433 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,505 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,975 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,165 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,961
- Average net price
- $9,161 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,444 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,804 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Youngstown State D1?
Yes, Youngstown State is an NCAA Division I program in the Horizon League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Youngstown State men's basketball.
What conference is Youngstown State in?
Youngstown State competes in the Horizon League for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Youngstown State?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,161 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 Youngstown State?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,961 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Youngstown State?
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 Youngstown State Penguins Respects
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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.