Head Coach
Damian Pitts
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Damian Pitts | Head Coach | dpitts@pennwest.edu |
| Mike McCready | Assistant Coach | mmccready@pennwest.edu |
About Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion Basketball
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference sits in a competitive middle ground, solid Division II talent without the portal chaos of higher levels, which means roster continuity and actual player development matter. Pennsylvania Western's men's program under head coach Damian Pitts operates with that philosophy in mind. Pitts has built a culture around fundamentals and defensive intensity, valuing guards who can handle pressure and forwards willing to work within a system rather than freelance. The roster typically reflects a blue-collar approach: mid-range shooters, active hands on defense, and players who log meaningful minutes as freshmen and sophomores if they fit the mold. Clarion's location in rural northwestern Pennsylvania isn't glamorous, but it creates an insulated environment where basketball is central to campus life. That's a double-edged sword, strong community support, but limited distractions means you're either committed to the grind or you'll feel isolated. The PSAC itself lacks the national exposure of conferences like the GAC or NMU's circuit, so unless you're producing All-Conference numbers, visibility remains local. Pitts values intelligent players over pure athleticism. If you're a high-motor guard with feel for the game, or a big man who understands positioning, this is worth exploring. Walk-ons have genuine paths to scholarships if they prove reliable in practice. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$17,839/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
7,451
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,839 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,338 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,121 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,350 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,829 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,916 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,451
- Average net price
- $17,839 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,075 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,006 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Bloomsburg, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location East Stroudsburg, PA | Enrollment 4,814 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
Gannon University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,365 | Avg. net price $24,443 |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Location Indiana, PA | Enrollment 6,764 | Avg. net price $17,391 |
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Location Kutztown, PA | Enrollment 6,180 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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Location Lock Haven, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
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Location Mansfield, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Location Millersville, PA | Enrollment 5,728 | Avg. net price $18,817 |
Pennsylvania Western University, California
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Location California, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion
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Location Clarion, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Pennsylvania Western University, Edinboro
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Location Edinboro, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
Seton Hill University
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,492 | Avg. net price $25,519 |
Shepherd University
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Location Shepherdstown, WV | Enrollment 2,344 | Avg. net price $7,940 |
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
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Location Shippensburg, PA | Enrollment 4,086 | Avg. net price $21,129 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Location Slippery Rock, PA | Enrollment 6,788 | Avg. net price $19,972 |
University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
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Location Johnstown, PA | Enrollment 1,808 | Avg. net price $16,375 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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Location West Chester, PA | Enrollment 14,164 | Avg. net price $24,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion D2?
Yes, Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion men's basketball.
What conference is Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion in?
Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,839 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 Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,451 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion?
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.
Your Eligibility for Pennsylvania Western University, Clarion Starts Today
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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.