Head Coach
Mark Downey
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Downey | Head Men's Basketball Coach | mdowney@atu.edu |
| Greg Chenault | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | gchenault@atu.edu |
| Devin Foster | Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | dfoster20@atu.edu |
| Dusan Radivojevic | Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | dradivojevic@atu.edu |
About Arkansas Tech University Basketball
At Arkansas Tech, basketball is built on relationships. Head coach Mark Downey prioritizes knowing his players as people, understanding their goals, their struggles, and what drives them to compete. That personal investment shapes everything, from how the team prepares for Great American Conference matchups to how players develop both on and off the court. The Russellville community embraces Wonder Boys basketball. You'll find yourself competing in front of fans who genuinely care about your growth, playing alongside teammates who become lifelong friends, and working with coaching staff who remember what it felt like to chase their own basketball dreams. Division II doesn't mean less serious, it means more accessible. More direct feedback. More opportunities to impact winning. More chances to actually play. The program attracts players ready to invest in something bigger than themselves. Downey's approach emphasizes accountability, resilience, and character development. Players here graduate, they transfer up, and they carry lessons far beyond their playing days. This is a place where your effort compounds, where coaches notice improvement and adjust accordingly, and where belonging isn't something you earn once, it's something you build together every day. If you're looking for a program where you're known, valued, and developed with intention, Arkansas Tech offers that difference. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$11,332/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
5,388
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,332 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,261 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,973 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,571 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,320 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,164 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,388
- Average net price
- $11,332 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,901 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,076 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great American Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Tech University
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Location Russellville, AR | Enrollment 5,388 | Avg. net price $11,332 |
East Central University
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Location Ada, OK | Enrollment 2,467 | Avg. net price $8,722 |
Harding University
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Location Searcy, AR | Enrollment 3,382 | Avg. net price $19,786 |
Henderson State University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,456 | Avg. net price $21,843 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Alva, OK | Enrollment 1,498 | Avg. net price $9,433 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Location Shawnee, OK | Enrollment 1,308 | Avg. net price $15,979 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,602 | Avg. net price $25,343 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Location Durant, OK | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $7,565 |
Southern Arkansas University
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Location Magnolia, AR | Enrollment 2,708 | Avg. net price $16,015 |
Southern Nazarene University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 1,455 | Avg. net price $15,955 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Weatherford, OK | Enrollment 3,514 | Avg. net price $15,278 |
University of Arkansas, Monticello
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Location Monticello, AR | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $15,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arkansas Tech University D2?
Yes, Arkansas Tech University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Arkansas Tech University men's basketball.
What conference is Arkansas Tech University in?
Arkansas Tech University competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Arkansas Tech University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,332 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 Arkansas Tech University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,388 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Arkansas Tech University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, 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 D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Compete at the Level Arkansas Tech University Scouts
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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.