Head Coach
Dennis Nutt
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Nutt | Head Men's Basketball Coach | nuttd@obu.edu |
| Levin Thornton | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | thorntonl@obu.edu |
| Rashard Stringfield | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | stringfieldr@obu.edu |
| Flash Wilson | Director of Athletic Performance | wilsond@obu.edu |
| Baylee Burris | Assistant Athletic Trainer | burrisb@obu.edu |
About Ouachita Baptist University Basketball
You're weighing your options, and one thing's clear: you need a program that believes in your potential while pushing you to grow. Ouachita Baptist offers exactly that environment. Head Coach Dennis Nutt has built a culture in the Great American Conference where players develop as both competitors and students, with genuine support on and off the court. Playing Division II basketball means you're competing against serious talent without sacrificing your academic experience. Ouachita takes that balance seriously. The program emphasizes skill development, basketball IQ, and accountability, the fundamentals that actually transfer to the next level or a meaningful career. Nutt's approach focuses on bringing in hungry players and refining their game through consistent work and honest feedback. Arkladelphia gives you access to a tight-knit campus community where you're not just a roster name. Your coaches will know you, your professors will challenge you, and your teammates will push you daily. That combination matters more than you might think when you're trying to take the next step. This isn't about easy paths, it's about finding a place where hard work is recognized and development is real. If you're ready to compete in a conference that respects the game and a coaching staff that invests in your growth, Ouachita Baptist is worth 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
$25,343/yr
Grad rate
66%
Enrollment
1,602
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,343 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,472 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,503 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,356 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,151 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,824 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,602
- Average net price
- $25,343 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,740 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,740 / year
- Graduation rate
- 66%
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 Ouachita Baptist University D2?
Yes, Ouachita Baptist University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ouachita Baptist University men's basketball.
What conference is Ouachita Baptist University in?
Ouachita Baptist University competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ouachita Baptist University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,343 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,602 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ouachita 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 Ouachita 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.