Head Coach
R.J. Allen
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| R.J. Allen | Head Men's Basketball Coach | allenrj@newmanu.edu |
| Noah Gosse | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | gossen@newmanu.edu |
About Newman University Basketball
The MIAA is a conference that rewards teams with disciplined half-court defense and efficient perimeter shooting, and Newman has built its identity around both. Head coach R.J. Allen has established a program in Wichita that prioritizes ball movement and three-point shooting while maintaining the kind of defensive consistency that travels in postseason play. This isn't a high- octane, transition-heavy system; it's a methodical, possession-conscious approach that demands guards who can run sets and forwards who understand spacing. Newman's roster construction reflects Allen's coaching philosophy: he values versatility and basketball IQ over pure athleticism. Players who thrive here are typically high-basketball-IQ types, guards who can facilitate and shoot, wings who play team defense and move without the ball, and bigs who can step out and defend in space. The program doesn't chase one-and-done talents; it develops solid Division II competitors into contributors who understand their roles within a larger system. The Wichita location offers a manageable mid-sized college town with solid community support. Within the MIAA, Newman competes in a conference where tournament seeding and regular-season consistency matter significantly, there's less margin for error than at larger conferences, which means playing time and impact opportunities are more accessible for recruited talent. 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
$17,430/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
851
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,430 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,100 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,127 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,566 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,985 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,357 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 851
- Average net price
- $17,430 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,000 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,000 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Emporia State University
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Location Emporia, KS | Enrollment 2,239 | Avg. net price $14,364 |
Fort Hays State University
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Location Hays, KS | Enrollment 9,733 | Avg. net price $16,333 |
Missouri Southern State University
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Location Joplin, MO | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
Missouri Western State University
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Location St. Joseph, MO | Enrollment 2,219 | Avg. net price $16,379 |
Newman University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 851 | Avg. net price $17,430 |
Northeastern State University
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Location Tahlequah, OK | Enrollment 4,772 | Avg. net price $12,424 |
Northwest Missouri State University
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Location Maryville, MO | Enrollment 4,378 | Avg. net price $16,120 |
Pittsburg State University
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Location Pittsburg, KS | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $14,291 |
Rogers State University
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Location Claremore, OK | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $18,042 |
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
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Location Fort Smith, AR | Enrollment 4,091 | Avg. net price $9,653 |
University of Central Missouri
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Location Warrensburg, MO | Enrollment 5,648 | Avg. net price $15,554 |
University of Central Oklahoma
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 10,170 | Avg. net price $18,348 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Location Kearney, NE | Enrollment 4,088 | Avg. net price $17,891 |
Washburn University
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Location Topeka, KS | Enrollment 4,562 | Avg. net price $11,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newman University D2?
Yes, Newman University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Newman University men's basketball.
What conference is Newman University in?
Newman University competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Newman University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,430 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Newman University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 851 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Newman 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.
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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.