Head Coach
Ryan Grandits
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Grandits | Head Coach | rgrandit@daemen.edu |
| Sport Supervisor | Basketball Staff | tmurphy@daemen.edu |
| Jeff Sage | Primary Athletic Trainer | jsage@daemen.edu |
| Mary Margaret Johnson | Communications/Media Relations Contact | mmjohnso@daemen.edu |
| TJ LaVigne | Strength & Conditioning Coach | tlavigne@daemen.edu |
| Nicole Sheehan | Academic Support & Community Engagement | nsheeha1@daemen.edu |
About Daemen University Basketball
Daemen basketball has built something real in the East Coast Conference, a program that develops players into college competitors while maintaining high academic standards. Head coach Mike MacDonald leads a team committed to the grind of NCAA Division II basketball, where every possession matters and consistency separates contenders from the rest. Playing in Amherst means joining a community that takes your growth seriously. The Wildcats compete in a conference that demands toughness and execution. You'll develop under coaching that emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and accountability, the things that translate to the next level or into your career after college. Daemen offers something many programs can't: a genuine balance between athletic excellence and educational opportunity. You're not choosing between basketball or academics here; you're building both. The program attracts student-athletes who want to test themselves against quality competition while earning degrees that matter. This is a program for players ready to earn their minutes, embrace the process, and understand that Division II basketball requires mental toughness alongside physical skill. If you're serious about playing college basketball at a place that invests in your development, both on and off the court, Daemen deserves a closer look. 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
$19,350/yr
Grad rate
59%
Enrollment
1,643
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,350 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,053 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,443 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,431 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,792 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,439 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,643
- Average net price
- $19,350 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,994 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,994 / year
- Graduation rate
- 59%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
East Coast Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
College of Staten Island
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 9,657 | Avg. net price $3,153 |
D'Youville University
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 1,258 | Avg. net price $22,038 |
Daemen University
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Location Amherst, NY | Enrollment 1,643 | Avg. net price $19,350 |
Mercy College
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Location Dobbs Ferry, NY | Enrollment 5,735 | Avg. net price $15,093 |
Mercyhurst University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,191 | Avg. net price $26,486 |
Molloy University
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Location Rockville Centre, NY | Enrollment 3,162 | Avg. net price $26,735 |
Queens College
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 12,550 | Avg. net price $1,272 |
Roberts Wesleyan College
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 1,149 | Avg. net price $23,239 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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Location Sparkill, NY | Enrollment 972 | Avg. net price $21,253 |
University of the District of Columbia
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Location Washington, DC | Enrollment 3,351 | Avg. net price $9,519 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daemen University D2?
Yes, Daemen University is an NCAA Division II program in the East Coast Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Daemen University men's basketball.
What conference is Daemen University in?
Daemen University competes in the East Coast Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Daemen University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,350 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Daemen University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,643 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Daemen 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.
Build the Profile Daemen University Coaches Want to See
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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.