Head Coach
Josh Buettner
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Buettner | Head Coach | jjbuettn@mtu.edu |
| Zach Flener | Associate Head Coach | zflener@mtu.edu |
| Ryan Peterson | Assistant Coach | ryjpeter@mtu.edu |
| Korinne Thomas | Athletic Trainer (Head FB, MBB) | kaumlauf@mtu.edu |
About Michigan Technological University Basketball
Michigan Tech basketball under head coach Josh Buettner operates as a methodical development system within the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The program prioritizes player growth over a four-year arc, building skill progressively while maintaining competitive standards in a rigorous defensive conference. Buettner constructs rosters thoughtfully, valuing basketball intelligence and positional versatility. The Huskies emphasize ball movement, spacing, and execution, a system that rewards players who understand spacing geometry and make high-percentage decisions. Players who commit here develop consistency in fundamentals, which translates whether your path leads to professional leagues or postcollegiate opportunities beyond basketball. The Upper Peninsula location creates natural advantages: fewer recruiting battles from larger programs, a tight-knit team environment, and genuine academic rigor through Michigan Tech's engineering reputation. This combination filters for self-directed athletes who value both competitive basketball and educational credibility. The strategic positioning here is straightforward: you gain four years of structured development within a focused conference, playing meaningful minutes while building a resume that reflects both athletic growth and academic substance. The GLIAC offers legitimate competition and a level playing field where consistent execution matters more than roster talent advantages. This is a chess move for serious players, one that values your long-term development and leverages a smaller conference platform effectively. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$13,446/yr
Grad rate
70%
Enrollment
5,955
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $13,446 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,188 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,282 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,038 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,346 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,955
- Average net price
- $13,446 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $19,982 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $44,878 / year
- Graduation rate
- 70%
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 Michigan Technological University D2?
Yes, Michigan Technological 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 Michigan Technological University men's basketball.
What conference is Michigan Technological University in?
Michigan Technological University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Michigan Technological University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,446 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 Michigan Technological University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,955 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Michigan Technological 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Michigan Technological University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.