Head Coach
Randall Herbst
randall.herbst@minotstateu.edu
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Randall Herbst | Head Coach | randall.herbst@minotstateu.edu |
| Rylee Hernandez | Assistant Coach | rylee.hernandez@minotstateu.edu |
| Tomoaki Saka | Graduate Assistant Coach | tomoaki.saka@minotstateu.edu |
About Minot State University Basketball
You're weighing whether Division II is the right step, and that's a fair question. The jump from high school requires honest self-assessment, are you ready to compete at this level while managing the academic demands of a real college education? Minot State in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference offers a genuine pathway for players willing to put in that work. Head coach Matt Murken builds programs on fundamentals and player development. At this level, you won't blend into the background, your growth matters, and the coaching staff has time to invest in you individually. You'll compete against solid Division II talent, which means every possession teaches you something about your game. The NSIC is a competitive conference that prepares players for life after basketball, whether that's graduate school, professional opportunities, or a career beyond the court. Playing in Minot means you're in a tight-knit community where basketball is taken seriously but not at the expense of your education. You'll get real minutes, real competition, and real feedback from a coach who wants to see you succeed. 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
$11,490/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
2,062
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,490 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,148 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,826 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,228 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,284 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,133 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,062
- Average net price
- $11,490 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,192 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,192 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augustana University
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,965 | Avg. net price $23,283 |
Bemidji State University
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Location Bemidji, MN | Enrollment 3,139 | Avg. net price $16,327 |
Concordia University, St. Paul
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Location Saint Paul, MN | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $16,222 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 3,072 | Avg. net price $17,601 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Location Mankato, MN | Enrollment 11,703 | Avg. net price $19,702 |
Minot State University
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Location Minot, ND | Enrollment 2,062 | Avg. net price $11,490 |
Northern State University
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment 1,273 | Avg. net price $15,279 |
Southwest Minnesota State University
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Location Marshall, MN | Enrollment 2,315 | Avg. net price $16,501 |
St. Cloud State University
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Location St. Cloud, MN | Enrollment 5,088 | Avg. net price $16,062 |
University of Mary
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Location Jamestown, ND | Enrollment 2,416 | Avg. net price $23,020 |
University of Minnesota Duluth
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 7,336 | Avg. net price $17,395 |
University of Minnesota, Crookston
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Location Crookston, MN | Enrollment 1,729 | Avg. net price $11,170 |
University of Sioux Falls
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,218 | Avg. net price $21,417 |
Wayne State College (Nebraska)
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Location Wayne, NE | Enrollment 3,010 | Avg. net price $15,534 |
Winona State University
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 5,144 | Avg. net price $17,413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minot State University D2?
Yes, Minot State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Minot State University men's basketball.
What conference is Minot State University in?
Minot State University competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Minot State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,490 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 Minot State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,062 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Minot 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Minot State University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Minot State University require.
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.