Head Coach
Kenny Tripp
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kenny Tripp | Head Coach | ktripp@adams.edu |
| Alexa Hardick Tripp | Assistant Coach | ahardick@adams.edu |
| Isaiah Sampson | Assistant Coach | sampsoni@adams.edu |
| Matt Gersick | Director of Sport Performance and Strength & Conditioning / Assistant Track & Field Coach - Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Thr | mjgersick@adams.edu |
About Adams State University Basketball
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has quietly become one of Division II's most competitive leagues, and Adams State operates in that environment without the national visibility of other programs. Head Coach Russ Caton has built a program that values ball movement and defensive intensity, Adams State typically plays a deliberate pace that demands high basketball IQ from its roster. The Grizzlies compete in a conference where tournament seeding often comes down to execution details rather than raw talent margins. Alamosa sits at 7,000 feet elevation in south-central Colorado, which affects recruiting conversations in ways many programs don't discuss openly. Adjustment takes real time. The campus itself is small and tight-knit, meaning walk-ons and bench contributors get genuine investment from coaching staff rather than neglect. That's a program culture distinction worth evaluating. Caton's system relies on guards who can run pick-and-roll actions and wings comfortable playing multiple positions defensively. If you're a ball-handler who thrives in space or a defender willing to switch assignments, Adams State's approach creates opportunities. The program doesn't chase high-volume scorers; it values complementary players who understand spacing and can execute in half-court sets. Playing time at Division II happens faster than at higher levels, but you'll need to respect what the elevation and coaching style demand upfront. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$8,585/yr
Grad rate
37%
Enrollment
1,250
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,585 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,414 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,946 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,013 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,757 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,701 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,250
- Average net price
- $8,585 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,968 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,400 / year
- Graduation rate
- 37%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Adams State University
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Location Alamosa, CO | Enrollment 1,250 | Avg. net price $8,585 |
Black Hills State University
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Location Spearfish, SD | Enrollment 1,928 | Avg. net price $19,252 |
Chadron State College
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Location Chadron, NE | Enrollment 1,540 | Avg. net price $12,662 |
Colorado Christian University
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Location Lakewood, CO | Enrollment 5,549 | Avg. net price $28,605 |
Colorado Mesa University
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Location Grand Junction, CO | Enrollment 8,143 | Avg. net price $14,808 |
Colorado School of Mines
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Location Golden, CO | Enrollment 6,155 | Avg. net price $32,901 |
Colorado State University Pueblo
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Location Pueblo, CO | Enrollment 3,042 | Avg. net price $8,851 |
Fort Lewis College
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Location Durango, CO | Enrollment 3,079 | Avg. net price $20,090 |
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 15,002 | Avg. net price $13,803 |
New Mexico Highlands University
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Location Las Vegas, NM | Enrollment 1,451 | Avg. net price $18,315 |
Regis University
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Location Denver, CO | Enrollment 2,627 | Avg. net price $18,133 |
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Location Rapid City, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,827 |
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Location Colorado Springs, CO | Enrollment 8,697 | Avg. net price $14,954 |
Western Colorado University
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Location Gunnison, CO | Enrollment 1,586 | Avg. net price $16,756 |
Westminster College
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Location Salt Lake City, UT | Enrollment 823 | Avg. net price $22,516 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adams State University D2?
Yes, Adams State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Adams State University men's basketball.
What conference is Adams State University in?
Adams State University competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Adams State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,585 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 Adams State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,250 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Adams State University?
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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.