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About Lewis University Basketball
Success at Lewis demands everything. Head coach Scott Trost builds a program that competes hard in the Great Lakes Valley Conference—and he recruits players ready to match that intensity from day one. You can't coast here. The standard is consistent effort, basketball IQ, and willingness to improve daily. Lewis plays a disciplined, team-oriented style. Trost values shooters who move the ball, defenders who communicate, and guards who run the offense. If you're a role player committed to getting better, you fit. If you're chasing playing time without putting in the work, you don't. The roster balances experienced returners with hungry newcomers. Competition for minutes is real. That's the environment—one where you either embrace the challenge or get left behind. Academics matter too. Lewis holds its athletes accountable in the classroom, which means you need to be organized and intentional about both. Romeoville sits near Chicago, giving you access to a major market while staying in a college town setting. The facilities support serious training. The coaching staff has a clear vision for how to develop players. This is Division II basketball at a program that takes itself seriously. Trost doesn't recruit talent alone—he recruits mentality. If you're built for that, Lewis is worth your attention. 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.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
How FCP Prepares Players for D2 Programs
Earning a roster spot at a D2 program like Lewis University takes more than athleticism. Coaches evaluate game film, academic eligibility, and competitive exposure before extending offers. FCP's post-graduate program gives players the structured development and national exposure needed to get evaluated by D2 coaching staffs.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Lewis University.
Targeting Lewis University?
FCP coaches understand what D2 programs like Lewis University look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026