Head Coach
Jordan Ashton
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ashton | Head Coach | ashton8@pnw.edu |
| Grant Greenberg | Assistant Coach | greenbeg@pnw.edu |
About Purdue University Northwest Basketball
Purdue University Northwest demands ball movement and defensive intensity. Head coach Boomer Roberts builds rosters that play inside-out basketball, prioritizing shot selection and rim protection. The program competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a competitive Division II landscape where consistency matters more than occasional flashes. This is a program built for players who've logged real minutes against meaningful competition. Roberts recruits guards who can facilitate and wings who understand spacing. The frontcourt needs to occupy defenders and finish within the offense, not rely on isolation scoring. Players who thrive here typically come from structured systems where fundamentals were non-negotiable. The Hammond campus sits in the Chicago metro area, offering access to professional and semi-pro opportunities beyond college basketball. This proximity matters for players eyeing post-college paths. The student-athlete experience leans toward genuine balance, the program doesn't chase the same recruiting arms race as Division I but expects professional preparation. Fit is critical. If you've played in defensive schemes, understand spacing principles, and don't need high-volume touches to be effective, this roster has room for your profile. Roberts values coachability and consistency over highlight-reel athleticism. The program develops players for life after basketball, not just the season ahead. 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
$6,223/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
5,671
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,223 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,237 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,350 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,692 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,616 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,557 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,671
- Average net price
- $6,223 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,675 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,577 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Davenport University
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 3,134 | Avg. net price $17,623 |
Ferris State University
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Location Big Rapids, MI | Enrollment 8,106 | Avg. net price $8,402 |
Grand Valley State University
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Location Allendale, MI | Enrollment 18,854 | Avg. net price $16,495 |
Lake Superior State University
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Location Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Enrollment 1,325 | Avg. net price $9,782 |
Michigan Technological University
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 5,955 | Avg. net price $13,446 |
Northern Michigan University
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Location Marquette, MI | Enrollment 6,556 | Avg. net price $12,759 |
Purdue University Northwest
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Location Hammond, IN | Enrollment 5,671 | Avg. net price $6,223 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 5,989 | Avg. net price $12,147 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Location Kenosha, WI | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $11,233 |
Wayne State University
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 15,587 | Avg. net price $11,212 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Purdue University Northwest D2?
Yes, Purdue University Northwest is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Purdue University Northwest men's basketball.
What conference is Purdue University Northwest in?
Purdue University Northwest competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Purdue University Northwest?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,223 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 Purdue University Northwest?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,671 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Purdue University Northwest?
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 Purdue University Northwest Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D2 coaches ask the question, so when Purdue University Northwest's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.