Head Coach
Ja Havens
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ja Havens | Head Coach | havens03@nsuok.edu |
| Jacob Rueter | Assistant Coach | rueter@nsuok.edu |
| Beau Beathard | Strength and Conditioning Coach | beathard@nsuok.edu |
| Kyrsten Wolgast | Assistant Athletic Trainer | wolgastk@nsuok.edu |
About Northeastern State University Basketball
Northeastern State basketball is a Division II program that values development over hype. Under head coach Ja Havens, the RiverHawks compete in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and focus on building players who can contribute immediately and grow over their careers. This isn't a stepping stone program, it's a place where consistent effort translates into meaningful minutes and real impact on the court. The program suits players who understand what Division II basketball demands: toughness, coachability, and a genuine commitment to improvement. You'll find honest feedback about your game, competition that pushes you to compete, and coaches who invest in your development both athletically and academically. Tahlequah offers a manageable college town environment where basketball isn't overshadowed by other priorities, allowing the program to maintain strong team culture. NSU attracts players seeking clarity about their role and opportunity to prove themselves. Ja Havens builds rosters with intentionality, and playing time goes to those who earn it through work and production. If you're looking for a program that doesn't overpromise or underdeliver, this is worth serious consideration. You'll graduate with a degree, basketball experience that means something, and a clear sense of what you accomplished. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$12,424/yr
Grad rate
37%
Enrollment
4,772
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,424 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,798 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,139 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,660 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,006 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,455 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,772
- Average net price
- $12,424 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,041 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,708 / year
- Graduation rate
- 37%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Northeastern State University D2?
Yes, Northeastern State 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 Northeastern State University men's basketball.
What conference is Northeastern State University in?
Northeastern State University competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northeastern State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,424 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 Northeastern State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,772 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northeastern 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.
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 Northeastern State 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.