Head Coach
Jon Trilli
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Trilli | Head Men's Basketball Coach | mbb@msutexas.edu |
| Samuel Coleman | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | samuel.coleman@msutexas.edu |
| Jake Brown | Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | jake.brown@msutexas.edu |
| Gary Diehm | Head Athletic Trainer | gary.diehm@msutexas.edu |
About Midwestern State University Basketball
Walk into the Midwestern State basketball facility in Wichita Falls, and you'll feel the weight of a program built on consistency and respect. For years, the Mustangs have competed in the Lone Star Conference as a team that plays disciplined, efficient basketball, the kind that doesn't always grab headlines but shows up in conference standings. Head coach Justin Leslie has cultivated a culture where players understand their role, execute the fundamentals, and develop into complete competitors. This isn't a program chasing trends. Midwestern State values players who embrace a team-first mentality and understand that college basketball demands growth off the court as well as on it. The Mustangs compete against quality opponents in a conference known for developing talent, and the program's connection to its community runs deep. Players here aren't just suiting up; they're part of something with roots in West Texas basketball tradition. What makes Midwestern State attractive is the honest approach Leslie brings to development. He's interested in players ready to compete for meaningful minutes while being shaped into better versions of themselves. The program balances the grind of Division II competition with genuine support for players' academic and personal journeys. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$11,793/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
4,087
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,793 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,505 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,036 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,040 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,755 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,624 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,087
- Average net price
- $11,793 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,580 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,730 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Lone Star Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location San Angelo, TX | Enrollment 5,643 | Avg. net price $13,394 |
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Location Lawton, OK | Enrollment 2,492 | Avg. net price $7,472 |
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,403 | Avg. net price $25,954 |
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Location Portales, NM | Enrollment 3,357 | Avg. net price $5,238 |
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $26,595 |
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Location Wichita Falls, TX | Enrollment 4,087 | Avg. net price $11,793 |
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 1,885 | Avg. net price $23,169 |
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 2,493 | Avg. net price $26,034 |
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,951 | Avg. net price $17,775 |
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Location Laredo, TX | Enrollment 6,667 | Avg. net price $336 |
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Location Kingsville, TX | Enrollment 4,748 | Avg. net price $13,212 |
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 7,440 | Avg. net price $13,476 |
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Location Odessa, TX | Enrollment 3,911 | Avg. net price $5,070 |
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Location Canyon, TX | Enrollment 6,917 | Avg. net price $17,909 |
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Location Silver City, NM | Enrollment 2,026 | Avg. net price $6,328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Midwestern State University D2?
Yes, Midwestern State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Lone Star Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Midwestern State University men's basketball.
What conference is Midwestern State University in?
Midwestern State University competes in the Lone Star Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Midwestern State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,793 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 Midwestern State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,087 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Midwestern 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.
Midwestern State University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Midwestern State University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.