Head Coach
Danny Lawson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Lawson | Head Coach | dlawson@bentley.edu |
| Stephen Haladyna | Assistant Coach | shaladyna@bentley.edu |
About Bentley University Basketball
Bentley basketball operates as a methodical program within the Northeast-10 Conference, where consistent development and conference positioning create tangible pathways for players. Head coach Jay Lawson builds rosters around systematic execution, players who understand how their individual roles fit into larger team architecture. Over four years, you'll move through a program that values skill refinement and basketball intelligence, not flashy shortcuts. The Northeast-10 is competitive but navigable; Bentley's approach emphasizes earning minutes through mastery of fundamentals and positional responsibility. You won't be lost in a rotation. Lawson's system rewards players who study the game, adapt to adjustments, and take ownership of their development. The program competes at a level where meaningful playing time is realistic for prepared recruits, and where your progress is measured against clear benchmarks, not promises. Bentley's location in the Boston area connects you to recruiting networks, alumni resources, and a region with professional basketball proximity. The institution's Division II status means you're competing at a serious level while balancing academics in a rigorous business-focused environment. This combination, competitive basketball with educational substance, matters if you're thinking beyond basketball. The strategic calculus is straightforward: Bentley offers sustained development within a conference structure where preparation translates to opportunity. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$38,969/yr
Grad rate
88%
Enrollment
4,474
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $38,969 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,905 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,774 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $27,820 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $36,570 / year
- $110,001+
- $50,907 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,474
- Average net price
- $38,969 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $63,390 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $63,390 / year
- Graduation rate
- 88%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northeast-10 Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Adelphi University
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Location Garden City, NY | Enrollment 5,276 | Avg. net price $26,646 |
American International College
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 1,017 | Avg. net price $24,178 |
Assumption University
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 1,669 | Avg. net price $28,788 |
Bentley University
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Location Waltham, MA | Enrollment 4,474 | Avg. net price $38,969 |
Franklin Pierce University
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Location Rindge, NH | Enrollment 992 | Avg. net price $23,023 |
Pace University
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 7,665 | Avg. net price $30,721 |
Saint Anselm College
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Location Manchester, NH | Enrollment 2,087 | Avg. net price $34,382 |
Saint Michael's College
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Location Colchester, VT | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $29,915 |
Southern Connecticut State University
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Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 6,295 | Avg. net price $21,029 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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Location Manchester, NH | Enrollment 163,164 | Avg. net price $36,764 |
The College of Saint Rose
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bentley University D2?
Yes, Bentley University is an NCAA Division II program in the Northeast-10 Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bentley University men's basketball.
What conference is Bentley University in?
Bentley University competes in the Northeast-10 Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bentley University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $38,969 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bentley University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,474 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bentley 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 Bentley University Scouts
D2 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Bentley University need to make a decision.
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.