Head Coach
Matt Wilber
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Wilber | Head Coach | matt.wilber@northern.edu |
| Jack Nelson | Assistant Coach | jack.m.nelson@northern.edu |
About Northern State University Basketball
You're weighing whether to take a shot at Division II basketball, and you're right to be thoughtful about it. The level is real, the competition matters, and you need a program that will develop you honestly while keeping your path forward clear. Northern State operates in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, a competitive Division II league where consistent effort translates to playing time and growth. Head coach Saul Phillips builds programs around player development and accountability. He doesn't promise shortcuts, but he does promise a coaching staff that will invest in your game and help you understand what it takes to compete at this level. Aberdeen offers something valuable that bigger programs sometimes miss: genuine access to your coaching staff, meaningful roles on the roster, and the space to figure out who you are as a player. You'll face quality opponents, work within a structured program, and develop habits that matter beyond basketball. The academics are manageable, and the community supports student-athletes in real ways. This is the kind of program where steady improvement gets noticed. If you're ready to put in the work without distractions, and you want coaches who will be straight with you about your development, Northern State deserves a serious look. 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
$15,279/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,273
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,279 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,929 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,740 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,310 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,293 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,316 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,273
- Average net price
- $15,279 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,824 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,057 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
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 Northern State University D2?
Yes, Northern 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 Northern State University men's basketball.
What conference is Northern State University in?
Northern State University competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northern State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,279 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 Northern State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,273 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northern 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.
D2 Programs Like Northern State University Are Recruiting Right Now
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 Northern State University 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.