Head Coach
Cornell Mann
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Mann | Head Coach | manncor@gvsu.edu |
| DJ Mocini | Assistant Coach | mocinid@gvsu.edu |
| Caileb Brown | Assistant Coach | browncc1@gvsu.edu |
| Shaunn Monroe | Graduate Assistant | monroesh@gvsu.edu |
| Myesha Gholston | Director of the Laker Academic Advising Center (Men's and Women's Basketball, Women's Lacrosse, Football, and Baseball) | gholstom@gvsu.edu |
| Toby Blosser | Staff Athletic Trainer (Men's and Women's Basketball) | blosserk@gvsu.edu |
| Chris Gillies | Sports Performance Coach | v_gilliesc@gvsu.edu |
About Grand Valley State University Basketball
Grand Valley State produces guards and forwards who can execute at pace and defend multiple positions, hallmarks of Cornell Mann's system in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The program operates a high-efficiency offensive approach that rewards ball movement and three-point shooting, creating opportunities for players who understand spacing and can finish in transition. Mann prioritizes players with functional athleticism and high basketball IQ over raw tools alone. Guard prospects need reliable perimeter shooting and capable ball-handling; wings and forwards must move well laterally and contribute on the glass. The conference features competitive, physical basketball, teams that push tempo and defend aggressively, so versatility matters. Players who can guard multiple positions and fill roles without needing high usage rates find consistent minutes. The program maintains consistent NCAA Division II competitiveness, recruiting regionally and developing undervalued talent into contributors. Strength-and-conditioning expectations are high, and the coaching staff emphasizes defensive intensity and accountability. Players joining Grand Valley work in an environment where role clarity and collective spacing principles supersede isolation basketball. 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
$16,495/yr
Grad rate
65%
Enrollment
18,854
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,495 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,444 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,223 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,816 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,724 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,196 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 18,854
- Average net price
- $16,495 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,872 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,588 / year
- Graduation rate
- 65%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Davenport University
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 3,134 | Avg. net price $17,623 |
Ferris State University
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Location Big Rapids, MI | Enrollment 8,106 | Avg. net price $8,402 |
Grand Valley State University
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Location Allendale, MI | Enrollment 18,854 | Avg. net price $16,495 |
Lake Superior State University
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Location Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Enrollment 1,325 | Avg. net price $9,782 |
Michigan Technological University
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 5,955 | Avg. net price $13,446 |
Northern Michigan University
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Location Marquette, MI | Enrollment 6,556 | Avg. net price $12,759 |
Purdue University Northwest
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Location Hammond, IN | Enrollment 5,671 | Avg. net price $6,223 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 5,989 | Avg. net price $12,147 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Location Kenosha, WI | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $11,233 |
Wayne State University
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 15,587 | Avg. net price $11,212 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grand Valley State University D2?
Yes, Grand Valley State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Grand Valley State University men's basketball.
What conference is Grand Valley State University in?
Grand Valley State University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Grand Valley State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,495 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 Grand Valley State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 18,854 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Grand Valley 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.