Head Coach
Mike Ruane
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Ruane | Head Coach | ruanem@franklinpierce.edu |
| Art Luptowski | Assistant Coach | luptowskia@franklinpierce.edu |
| Jackson Brown | Graduate Assistant | brownj25@live.franklinpierce.edu |
| Nick Carter | Athletic Trainer | cartern@franklinpierce.edu |
About Franklin Pierce University Basketball
We demand effort. We demand accountability. We demand growth. Franklin Pierce basketball doesn't accept passengers, only contributors who show up ready to compete in the Northeast-10 Conference. Head Coach David Chadbourne builds programs around players who understand that playing time is earned, not given. You're competing against hungry teammates every single day. The level is real. The competition is relentless. Franklin Pierce develops guards and wings through disciplined offensive systems and defensive intensity. Players here log significant minutes because they prove they belong on the floor. The program emphasizes basketball intelligence, understanding spacing, reading defenses, executing under pressure. If you're a prospect who thrives in structured, competitive environments where your work directly translates to playing opportunities, this is where you develop. The Northeast-10 is a grind. Games are decided by execution, toughness, and preparation. Franklin Pierce expects you to arrive already locked in mentally. Improvement happens fast here because standards are non-negotiable. Chadbourne recruits athletes who want to be pushed, not coddled. This isn't a stepping stone. It's a launch pad for players serious about their game and their future. 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
$23,023/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
992
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,023 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,478 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,827 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,085 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,988 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,679 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 992
- Average net price
- $23,023 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $48,095 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $48,095 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northeast-10 Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Adelphi University
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Location Garden City, NY | Enrollment 5,276 | Avg. net price $26,646 |
American International College
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 1,017 | Avg. net price $24,178 |
Assumption University
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 1,669 | Avg. net price $28,788 |
Bentley University
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Location Waltham, MA | Enrollment 4,474 | Avg. net price $38,969 |
Franklin Pierce University
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Location Rindge, NH | Enrollment 992 | Avg. net price $23,023 |
Pace University
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 7,665 | Avg. net price $30,721 |
Saint Anselm College
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Location Manchester, NH | Enrollment 2,087 | Avg. net price $34,382 |
Saint Michael's College
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Location Colchester, VT | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $29,915 |
Southern Connecticut State University
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Location New Haven, CT | Enrollment 6,295 | Avg. net price $21,029 |
Southern New Hampshire University
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Location Manchester, NH | Enrollment 163,164 | Avg. net price $36,764 |
The College of Saint Rose
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Franklin Pierce University D2?
Yes, Franklin Pierce University is an NCAA Division II program in the Northeast-10 Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Franklin Pierce University men's basketball.
What conference is Franklin Pierce University in?
Franklin Pierce University competes in the Northeast-10 Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Franklin Pierce University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,023 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Franklin Pierce University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 992 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Franklin Pierce 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.
Franklin Pierce University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Franklin Pierce University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.