Head Coach
George Suggs
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| George Suggs | Head Coach | gksuggs@mckendree.edu |
| Randy Baruth | Assistant Coach | rsbaruth@mckendree.edu |
| Korbin Farmer | Assistant Coach | korbinfarmer@fca.org |
| Donovan Franklin | Graduate Assistant | donovan.franklin23@mckendree.edu |
| Joe Buhlman | Graduate Assistant | joseph.buhlman25@mckendree.edu |
| Chase Messer | Sports Information | cwmesser@mckendree.edu |
| Michael Doerr | Athletic Trainer | mbdoerr@mckendree.edu |
| Tyler Aulbur | Athletic Performance Coach | tmaulbur@mckendree.edu |
About McKendree University Basketball
When George Suggs took over the McKendree program, he inherited something deeper than a roster, he inherited a culture built on resilience. The Bearcats have always been a program that rewards players willing to outwork the noise, where grit translates directly into floor time and opportunity in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. McKendree basketball isn't about shortcuts. It's about understanding that Division II is where serious players prove themselves. Coach Suggs has built a system that values players who come prepared, who understand that competing in the GLVC means facing opponents that will test every skill you've developed. The program thrives on high-motor play, ball movement, and the kind of commitment that doesn't fade when the season gets long. Lebanon sits in Illinois farm country, a place where people still believe in doing things the right way. That mindset flows through the program. McKendree doesn't recruit flash; it recruits players who want to belong to something legitimate, who are ready to develop under coaching that respects the game's fundamentals. If you're looking at Division II programs where your work ethic determines your path, where a coach knows how to develop talent because he's built this thing with intention, McKendree offers real opportunity to play meaningful minutes and graduate from a program with substance. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$18,457/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
1,752
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,457 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,238 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,121 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,064 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,547 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,944 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,752
- Average net price
- $18,457 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,430 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,430 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Valley Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Drury University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,383 | Avg. net price $23,078 |
Lewis University
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Location Romeoville, IL | Enrollment 4,015 | Avg. net price $17,318 |
Lincoln University (Missouri)
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Location Jefferson City, MO | Enrollment 1,392 | Avg. net price $13,788 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,658 | Avg. net price $20,199 |
McKendree University
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Location Lebanon, IL | Enrollment 1,752 | Avg. net price $18,457 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Location Rolla, MO | Enrollment 5,521 | Avg. net price $15,772 |
Quincy University
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Location Quincy, IL | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $22,711 |
Rockhurst University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,580 | Avg. net price $24,702 |
Southwest Baptist University
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Location Bolivar, MO | Enrollment 1,341 | Avg. net price $21,174 |
Truman State University
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Location Kirksville, MO | Enrollment 2,513 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
University of Illinois at Springfield
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Location Springfield, IL | Enrollment 2,263 | Avg. net price $7,528 |
University of Indianapolis
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Location Indianapolis, IN | Enrollment 3,005 | Avg. net price $19,513 |
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,024 | Avg. net price $14,990 |
University of Southern Indiana
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Location Evansville, IN | Enrollment 5,292 | Avg. net price $13,373 |
Upper Iowa University
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Location Fayette, IA | Enrollment 1,994 | Avg. net price $21,119 |
William Jewell College
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Location Liberty, MO | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $19,678 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McKendree University D2?
Yes, McKendree University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for McKendree University men's basketball.
What conference is McKendree University in?
McKendree University competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at McKendree University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,457 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at McKendree University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,752 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to McKendree 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.
The Commitment McKendree University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like McKendree University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.