Head Coach
Luke Fennelly
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Fennelly | Head Men's Basketball Coach | luke.fennelly@msubillings.edu |
| Bruce Chavka | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | bruce.chavka@msubillings.edu |
| Brett Bowman | Head Sports Performance Coach | brett.bowman@msubillings.edu |
About Montana State University Billings Basketball
At Montana State University Billings, your four-year development follows a deliberate system. Head coach Mick Durham builds players through structured progression, you're not a project; you're an investment with a clear pathway to meaningful minutes and conference competition in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. This Division II program treats your college choice as a strategic decision, not just a destination. Durham's approach emphasizes skill development alongside game intelligence. You'll operate within a system that values decision-making and basketball fundamentals. The program competes in a conference that demands consistent execution and toughness, the kind of environment where measurable improvement becomes visible season to season. Billings offers the competitive level necessary to challenge yourself without the recruiting chaos of higher divisions. What matters strategically: you'll play in front of coaches who evaluate long- term trajectory. The program's conference affiliation provides exposure within its tier, and the mentorship from staff translates directly into how you approach the game after college. You're building credentials, both athletically and in terms of basketball IQ, that position you for what comes next, whether that's professional opportunities or a career beyond the game. This is a place where consistency and coachability compound over time. Durham expects players ready to contribute immediately and grow within a system. If you understand your role in a larger strategic framework and value development over flash, this program rewards that mentality. 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
$15,630/yr
Grad rate
31%
Enrollment
2,626
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,630 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,965 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,833 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,403 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,310 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,125 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,626
- Average net price
- $15,630 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,689 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,311 / year
- Graduation rate
- 31%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Northwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Washington University
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Location Ellensburg, WA | Enrollment 7,833 | Avg. net price $21,201 |
Montana State University Billings
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Location Billings, MT | Enrollment 2,626 | Avg. net price $15,630 |
Northwest Nazarene University
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Location Nampa, ID | Enrollment 1,024 | Avg. net price $25,262 |
Saint Martin's University
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Location Lacey, WA | Enrollment 1,158 | Avg. net price $25,472 |
Seattle Pacific University
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Location Seattle, WA | Enrollment 1,762 | Avg. net price $25,419 |
University of Alaska Anchorage
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Location Anchorage, AK | Enrollment 7,212 | Avg. net price $13,077 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Location Fairbanks, AK | Enrollment 4,207 | Avg. net price $7,570 |
Western Oregon University
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Location Monmouth, OR | Enrollment 3,103 | Avg. net price $17,140 |
Western Washington University
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Location Bellingham, WA | Enrollment 13,544 | Avg. net price $19,963 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Montana State University Billings D2?
Yes, Montana State University Billings is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Montana State University Billings men's basketball.
What conference is Montana State University Billings in?
Montana State University Billings competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Montana State University Billings?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,630 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 Montana State University Billings?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,626 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Montana State University Billings?
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.
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D2 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Montana State University Billings and programs like it at the right moment.
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.