Head Coach
Ken DeWeese
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken DeWeese | Head Men's Basketball Coach | kdeweese@coloradomesa.edu |
| Trevor Van Tassel | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | tvantassel@coloradomesa.edu |
| Eli Scott | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Director of Player Development | escott@coloradomesa.edu |
| Bowen Born | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - Director of Operations | bborn@coloradomesa.edu |
| Trey Satterfield | Assistant Athletic Trainer | tdsatterfield@coloradomesa.edu |
| Mark Ryan | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | mmryan@coloradomesa.edu |
About Colorado Mesa University Basketball
When the sun rises over the Colorado plateau and casts long shadows across the Montrose County area, Colorado Mesa's athletes are already in the gym, a program built on the belief that consistency in small moments creates big results. Head coach Mike DeGeorge has cultivated a culture where guards learn to run a disciplined offense and bigs develop post moves through deliberate practice, not flash. The Mavericks compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, where every game demands execution and toughness. What defines this program is its willingness to develop players over time. Colorado Mesa doesn't chase quick fixes; it builds teams that understand spacing, ball movement, and defensive positioning. Players who come here find a coach who values high-character teammates and athletes who want to improve their craft every single day. The program has developed a track record of producing guards who can run an offense and forwards who know how to play within a system. The campus sits in Grand Junction, offering student-athletes access to outdoor recreation, a supportive community, and a genuine college experience beyond the court. Colorado Mesa offers the kind of environment where a player's hard work translates directly into opportunity, where the work you put in during the offseason shows up when it matters most. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$14,808/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
8,143
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,808 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,158 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,782 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,994 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,154 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,664 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,143
- Average net price
- $14,808 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,257 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,986 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Colorado Mesa University D2?
Yes, Colorado Mesa University is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Colorado Mesa University men's basketball.
What conference is Colorado Mesa University in?
Colorado Mesa University competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Colorado Mesa University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,808 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 Colorado Mesa University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,143 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Colorado Mesa 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Colorado Mesa University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.