Head Coach
Drew Cooper
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Cooper | Head Men's Basketball Coach | drew.cooper@kwc.edu |
| Joe Krupinski | Associate Head Basketball Coach | joseph.krupinski@kwc.edu |
| Trace Young | Assistant Coach / Director of Player Development | trace.young@kwc.edu |
About Kentucky Wesleyan College Basketball
Kentucky Wesleyan has built something rare: a Division II program that competes for championships while actually developing players into professionals. Head coach Drew Cooper has established a culture where individual growth and team success aren't separate goals, they're the same thing. Playing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference puts you against legitimate competition every night, the kind of environment where scouts notice improvement. What sets the Panthers apart is their commitment to basketball excellence paired with genuine academic support. Owensboro offers the kind of close-knit community where you're known and invested in, not just a roster number. The program develops ball handlers, defenders, and thinkers who understand the game beyond athleticism. Players here earn their minutes, and when they do, they're ready. This isn't a backdoor path. This is a program built on respect: respect for hard work, respect for the craft of basketball, and respect for players who want to prove something. If you're the kind of player who sees Division II as an opportunity to show you belong at the next level, Kentucky Wesleyan is where that vision gets developed and validated. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$19,409/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
842
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,409 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,839 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,030 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,216 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,325 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,121 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 842
- Average net price
- $19,409 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,030 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,030 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Midwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashland University
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Location Ashland, OH | Enrollment 2,199 | Avg. net price $23,678 |
Cedarville University
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Location Cedarville, OH | Enrollment 4,024 | Avg. net price $23,335 |
Hillsdale College
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Location Hillsdale, MI | Enrollment 1,573 | Avg. net price — |
Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Location Owensboro, KY | Enrollment 842 | Avg. net price $19,409 |
Lake Erie College
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Location Painesville, OH | Enrollment 852 | Avg. net price $13,324 |
Malone University
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Location Canton, OH | Enrollment 798 | Avg. net price $12,621 |
Northwood University
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Location Midland, MI | Enrollment 1,974 | Avg. net price $25,908 |
Ohio Dominican University
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 760 | Avg. net price $17,780 |
Thomas More University
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Location Crestview Hills, KY | Enrollment 1,293 | Avg. net price $22,723 |
Tiffin University
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Location Tiffin, OH | Enrollment 2,051 | Avg. net price $26,131 |
University of Findlay
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Location Findlay, OH | Enrollment 2,223 | Avg. net price $26,406 |
Walsh University
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Location North Canton, OH | Enrollment 1,390 | Avg. net price $19,588 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kentucky Wesleyan College D2?
Yes, Kentucky Wesleyan College is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Kentucky Wesleyan College men's basketball.
What conference is Kentucky Wesleyan College in?
Kentucky Wesleyan College competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Kentucky Wesleyan College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,409 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Kentucky Wesleyan College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 842 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Kentucky Wesleyan College?
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.
Your Eligibility for Kentucky Wesleyan College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D2 coaches ask the question, so when Kentucky Wesleyan College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.