Head Coach
Steve Hettinga
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Hettinga | Head Coach/Assistant Director of Athletics | shettinga@lssu.edu |
| Cameron Ramos | Assistant Coach | cramos@lssu.edu |
| Austin Morgan | Assistant Coach | amorgan4@lssu.edu |
About Lake Superior State University Basketball
Lake Superior State plays Division II basketball in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This is a program built for players who want meaningful minutes and genuine development at a competitive regional level, not a pipeline to the NBA, but a place where you'll actually play. Head coach Steve Hettinga runs a straightforward system. He values basketball fundamentals, toughness, and consistency. You won't get lost in a roster here. If you're good enough to contribute, you'll get on the floor. The program competes regularly and holds its own in GLIAC play, which means you're facing solid Division II talent every night in a conference that demands execution. Sault Ste. Marie is a small, tight-knit community. Some players thrive in that environment; others find it isolating. There's no pretense here, you're coming to play college basketball and earn a degree at a university that takes both seriously. The campus is clean, the resources are real, and the support structure for student-athletes is straightforward. This is the kind of program that attracts players who know themselves. You understand your competitive level. You want to compete, improve, and finish your degree without the distraction of big-time pressure. Lake Superior State delivers exactly that. If that matches what you're looking for, it's worth a genuine conversation with Coach Hettinga. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$9,782/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
1,325
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $9,782 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,320 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,804 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $830 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,873 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,946 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,325
- Average net price
- $9,782 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,506 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,506 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
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 Lake Superior State University D2?
Yes, Lake Superior 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 Lake Superior State University men's basketball.
What conference is Lake Superior State University in?
Lake Superior State University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lake Superior State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,782 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 Lake Superior State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,325 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lake Superior 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.