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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.
D2 programs offer a compelling combination of competitive basketball and strong academics. Understanding the differences between D1, D2, and D3 helps you target the right fit — and coaches at this level respond well to personalized outreach using the right email approach.
What Recruits Should Know About Great Lakes Valley Conference Recruiting
D2 programs in the Great Lakes Valley Conference offer a balance of competitive basketball and academic opportunity. Coaches at this level recruit both locally and nationally, and they move quickly on players they evaluate. NCAA D2 athletic scholarships can be partial or full, and many programs package financial aid to make attendance financially feasible.
The D2 recruiting calendar runs parallel to D1 but with more flexibility. Lewis University coaching staff evaluates prospects at regional and national tournaments, and they respond well to direct contact from players who have done their research on the program. Make sure your NCAA Eligibility Center account is active and your academic records are current before reaching out.
Skill Development That Meets D2 Standards
Talent alone doesn't get you to Lewis University — you need to demonstrate skills within a system that translates directly to the D2 game. FCP's post-graduate program is built around skill development that mirrors college-level demands: off-ball movement, defensive positioning, late-game decision making, and the conditioning to play 30+ minutes at pace.
Players who graduate from FCP arrive at D2 programs ready to compete immediately, not just practice. Apply to FCP or explore our Spartan Training program to see the development model we use.
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.
Compete at the Level Lewis University Scouts
D2 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments — giving your film the competitive context that programs like Lewis University need to make a decision.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026