Head Coach
Jeremy Brown
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Brown | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | jabrown3@fhsu.edu |
| Rusty Grafel | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | rkgrafel@fhsu.edu |
About Fort Hays State University Basketball
Fort Hays State basketball offers a clear path for players ready to compete at the Division II level while earning a degree from a Kansas institution with real market value. Head Coach Mark Johnson builds rosters around players who understand that development happens through consistency and opportunity, you'll get meaningful minutes and a coaching staff invested in your growth as both a player and student-athlete. Playing in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association puts you in a competitive conference where performance matters. Fort Hays State attracts recruits who want to develop their game without the recruiting circus of higher divisions, then position themselves for the transfer portal or professional paths with film that speaks for itself. The program balances winning with player development, meaning you're not just filling a roster spot, you're in a system designed to improve your marketability. Hays offers a manageable cost of attendance compared to private schools, and the university's degree programs hold value in real job markets. Parents appreciate that their student-athlete is getting an education that works whether basketball continues or not. This is for players who view college basketball pragmatically: develop your skills, compete in a legitimate conference, graduate with credentials, and keep your options open. It's not flashy recruitment talk. It's an opportunity to play and grow. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$16,333/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
9,733
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,333 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,011 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,453 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,881 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,948 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,154 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,733
- Average net price
- $16,333 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,111 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,433 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Emporia State University
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Location Emporia, KS | Enrollment 2,239 | Avg. net price $14,364 |
Fort Hays State University
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Location Hays, KS | Enrollment 9,733 | Avg. net price $16,333 |
Missouri Southern State University
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Location Joplin, MO | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
Missouri Western State University
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Location St. Joseph, MO | Enrollment 2,219 | Avg. net price $16,379 |
Newman University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 851 | Avg. net price $17,430 |
Northeastern State University
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Location Tahlequah, OK | Enrollment 4,772 | Avg. net price $12,424 |
Northwest Missouri State University
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Location Maryville, MO | Enrollment 4,378 | Avg. net price $16,120 |
Pittsburg State University
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Location Pittsburg, KS | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $14,291 |
Rogers State University
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Location Claremore, OK | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $18,042 |
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
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Location Fort Smith, AR | Enrollment 4,091 | Avg. net price $9,653 |
University of Central Missouri
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Location Warrensburg, MO | Enrollment 5,648 | Avg. net price $15,554 |
University of Central Oklahoma
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 10,170 | Avg. net price $18,348 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Location Kearney, NE | Enrollment 4,088 | Avg. net price $17,891 |
Washburn University
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Location Topeka, KS | Enrollment 4,562 | Avg. net price $11,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Hays State University D2?
Yes, Fort Hays State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Fort Hays State University men's basketball.
What conference is Fort Hays State University in?
Fort Hays State University competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Fort Hays State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,333 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 Fort Hays State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,733 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Fort Hays State 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.