Head Coach
Zach Ruebesam
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Ruebesam | Head Men's Basketball Coach | zach.ruebesam@csupueblo.edu |
| Ben Beauchamp | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | ben.beauchamp@csupueblo.edu |
| Landen Dvorsky | Graduate Assistant Coach | la.dvorsky@pack.csupueblo.edu |
| Sam Howery | Graduate Assistant Coach | sg.howery@pack.csupueblo.edu |
| Ben Greenberg | Director of Sports Communications (FB, MBB, BB, LAX, TEN) | ben.greenberg@csupueblo.edu |
About Colorado State University Pueblo Basketball
Colorado State University Pueblo competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and builds programs that compete for championships year after year. Head Coach Matt Hammer has established a culture where toughness, basketball intelligence, and accountability aren't optional, they're foundational. This is a program that develops players into reliable contributors and leaders, the kind of athletes who step into meaningful roles and understand what it takes to win at the Division II level. Playing in Pueblo means joining a community that rallies behind its basketball team. The ThunderWolves compete in front of engaged fans and represent a university with genuine athletic tradition. You'll develop alongside teammates who share your commitment and play against quality opponents in a respected conference. The standard here is consistency: discipline in practice, execution in games, and genuine investment in becoming a better player and person. Hammer's approach centers on fundamentals and mental toughness. He recruits players ready to compete immediately and values character as much as talent. This is a program for athletes who understand that earning playing time and contributing to winning basketball is a privilege, one that demands daily excellence. If you're serious about playing meaningful minutes at a program with real expectations and a coach who develops talent intentionally, Colorado State University Pueblo deserves your attention. 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
$8,851/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
3,042
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,851 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,698 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,225 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,306 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,483 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,276 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,042
- Average net price
- $8,851 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,099 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,610 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
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 State University Pueblo D2?
Yes, Colorado State University Pueblo is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Colorado State University Pueblo men's basketball.
What conference is Colorado State University Pueblo in?
Colorado State University Pueblo competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Colorado State University Pueblo?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,851 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 State University Pueblo?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,042 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Colorado State University Pueblo?
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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.