Head Coach
Chris Foster
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Foster | Head Coach, Men's Basketball | cfoster012@drury.edu |
| Sam Briscoe | Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball | sbriscoe@drury.edu |
| Brendon Gooch | Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball | bgooch002@drury.edu |
About Drury University Basketball
Walk into the Drury arena and you'll feel the weight of tradition, a program built by players who stayed, who fought through seasons together, who turned a mid-Missouri campus into a championship contender. Head coach Chris Foster has inherited that culture and deepened it, building a roster that plays with purpose in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. These aren't programs that cycle through talent; they develop it. Drury basketball means commitment. The Panthers compete in an NCAA Division II conference where every game matters, where consistency separates contenders from pretenders. Foster's teams play a brand of basketball rooted in fundamentals and team basketball, the kind that travels well, that holds up in March, that scouts recognize. Springfield offers something often overlooked in recruiting: a genuine college town where your program isn't competing for attention. The university supports its athletes seriously, the community shows up, and the campus provides the focus needed to develop as a player and student. Alumni have moved into professional leagues, coaching staffs, and front offices, not because of flash, but because Drury taught them how to work. This is a program where your role means something because the team's success depends on execution, not just talent. If you're looking for an environment where consistent effort translates into playing time and development, Drury belongs on your list. 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
$23,078/yr
Grad rate
61%
Enrollment
1,383
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,078 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,486 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,285 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,119 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,555 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,483 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,383
- Average net price
- $23,078 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,260 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,260 / year
- Graduation rate
- 61%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Valley Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Drury University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,383 | Avg. net price $23,078 |
Lewis University
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Location Romeoville, IL | Enrollment 4,015 | Avg. net price $17,318 |
Lincoln University (Missouri)
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Location Jefferson City, MO | Enrollment 1,392 | Avg. net price $13,788 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,658 | Avg. net price $20,199 |
McKendree University
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Location Lebanon, IL | Enrollment 1,752 | Avg. net price $18,457 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Location Rolla, MO | Enrollment 5,521 | Avg. net price $15,772 |
Quincy University
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Location Quincy, IL | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $22,711 |
Rockhurst University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,580 | Avg. net price $24,702 |
Southwest Baptist University
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Location Bolivar, MO | Enrollment 1,341 | Avg. net price $21,174 |
Truman State University
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Location Kirksville, MO | Enrollment 2,513 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
University of Illinois at Springfield
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Location Springfield, IL | Enrollment 2,263 | Avg. net price $7,528 |
University of Indianapolis
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Location Indianapolis, IN | Enrollment 3,005 | Avg. net price $19,513 |
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,024 | Avg. net price $14,990 |
University of Southern Indiana
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Location Evansville, IN | Enrollment 5,292 | Avg. net price $13,373 |
Upper Iowa University
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Location Fayette, IA | Enrollment 1,994 | Avg. net price $21,119 |
William Jewell College
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Location Liberty, MO | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $19,678 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Drury University D2?
Yes, Drury University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Drury University men's basketball.
What conference is Drury University in?
Drury University competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Drury University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,078 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Drury University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,383 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Drury 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.
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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.