Head Coach
Daniel Wheeler
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Wheeler | Head Men's Basketball Coach | lwheeler@ecok.edu |
| Sam Kearns | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | skearns@ecok.edu |
| Reese Glover | Graduate Assistant Coach | reeglo@email.ecok.edu |
About East Central University Basketball
You're at a crossroads: you want to play college basketball, but you're not sure if your current level matches what scouts are looking for. That's exactly where East Central University comes in. Coach Daniel Wheeler has built a Great American Conference program that understands this position. He's looking for players who are coachable, hungry to improve, and ready to compete at the Division II level. East Central doesn't ask you to be fully formed, it asks you to be willing to work. The program emphasizes fundamentals, defensive intensity, and team basketball. You'll get real minutes, meaningful development time, and a chance to prove yourself against quality competition. Ada, Oklahoma gives you a tight-knit community where you're not just a number. You'll study alongside your teammates, build lasting relationships, and earn a degree that matters. Wheeler's program values growth off the court as much as on it. Recruits here develop into better players and better people. This is a legitimate stepping stone for players serious about their craft. You won't find shortcuts or false promises, just honest coaching and a clear path forward. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$8,722/yr
Grad rate
28%
Enrollment
2,467
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,722 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,721 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,098 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,485 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,117 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,672 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,467
- Average net price
- $8,722 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,332 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,442 / year
- Graduation rate
- 28%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great American Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Tech University
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Location Russellville, AR | Enrollment 5,388 | Avg. net price $11,332 |
East Central University
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Location Ada, OK | Enrollment 2,467 | Avg. net price $8,722 |
Harding University
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Location Searcy, AR | Enrollment 3,382 | Avg. net price $19,786 |
Henderson State University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,456 | Avg. net price $21,843 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Alva, OK | Enrollment 1,498 | Avg. net price $9,433 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Location Shawnee, OK | Enrollment 1,308 | Avg. net price $15,979 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,602 | Avg. net price $25,343 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Location Durant, OK | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $7,565 |
Southern Arkansas University
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Location Magnolia, AR | Enrollment 2,708 | Avg. net price $16,015 |
Southern Nazarene University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 1,455 | Avg. net price $15,955 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Weatherford, OK | Enrollment 3,514 | Avg. net price $15,278 |
University of Arkansas, Monticello
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Location Monticello, AR | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $15,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Central University D2?
Yes, East Central University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for East Central University men's basketball.
What conference is East Central University in?
East Central University competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at East Central University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,722 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 East Central University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,467 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to East Central 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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D2 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to East Central University and programs like it at the right moment.
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.