Head Coach
Jason Eaker
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Eaker | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jason.eaker@okbu.edu |
| MJ Smith | Assistant Coach | mark.smith@okbu.edu |
About Oklahoma Baptist University Basketball
Oklahoma Baptist offers Division II basketball in the Great American Conference with a practical focus on player development and degree completion. Head coach Jason Eaker builds a program where playing time opportunities exist for guards and forwards willing to compete for minutes while earning a degree from an institution with strong regional reputation. The program emphasizes skill development within a competitive conference environment. Players can expect individual attention in a smaller roster setting and the chance to log meaningful minutes as a freshman or sophomore, positioning themselves for advancement or transfer portal success if Division I opportunities emerge. OBU's location in Shawnee provides a manageable college town atmosphere conducive to balancing academics and athletics. The Great American Conference offers legitimate competition and exposure. OBU recruits primarily from the South and Southwest, creating a peer group of committed athletes rather than heavily ranked prospects. This environment suits players who want to prove themselves in game action rather than redshirt years. For the practical recruit and parent: You're getting a degree from an accredited institution while playing in a recognized NCAA division. Development happens through game reps and coaching consistency. The transfer portal remains an option if your trajectory shifts, and coaches here understand that dynamic. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$15,979/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,308
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,979 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,819 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,305 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,969 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,895 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,565 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,308
- Average net price
- $15,979 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,330 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,330 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great American Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Tech University
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Location Russellville, AR | Enrollment 5,388 | Avg. net price $11,332 |
East Central University
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Location Ada, OK | Enrollment 2,467 | Avg. net price $8,722 |
Harding University
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Location Searcy, AR | Enrollment 3,382 | Avg. net price $19,786 |
Henderson State University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,456 | Avg. net price $21,843 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Alva, OK | Enrollment 1,498 | Avg. net price $9,433 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Location Shawnee, OK | Enrollment 1,308 | Avg. net price $15,979 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,602 | Avg. net price $25,343 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Location Durant, OK | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $7,565 |
Southern Arkansas University
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Location Magnolia, AR | Enrollment 2,708 | Avg. net price $16,015 |
Southern Nazarene University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 1,455 | Avg. net price $15,955 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Weatherford, OK | Enrollment 3,514 | Avg. net price $15,278 |
University of Arkansas, Monticello
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Location Monticello, AR | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $15,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oklahoma Baptist University D2?
Yes, Oklahoma Baptist University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Oklahoma Baptist University men's basketball.
What conference is Oklahoma Baptist University in?
Oklahoma Baptist University competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Oklahoma Baptist University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,979 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Oklahoma Baptist University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,308 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist 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.