Head Coach
Justin Namolik
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Namolik | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jnamolik@shepherd.edu |
| Giancarlo Pacheco | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | gpacheco@shepherd.edu |
About Shepherd University Basketball
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is a grinding league where size and defensive intensity matter more than flash, and Shepherd operates exactly in that mold. Head coach Justin Namolik has built a program that emphasizes ball movement, physical perimeter defense, and the ability to win close games, the kind of basketball that translates directly to postseason success in Division II. This isn't a flashy system, but it's effective and it prepares players for the next level. Namolik recruits guards who can run a halfcourt offense and forwards who understand spacing. His teams typically feature multiple ball handlers and defend without fouling excessively, which speaks to a coach who values discipline and fundamentals. The Rams compete in a conference where mid-major recruiting battles are common, so roster turnover is normal, playing time opportunities exist for players willing to prove themselves in practice and preseason. Shepherdstown itself is a small college town in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, about an hour from both Morgantown and the DC area. That proximity matters for recruiting and for family attendance. The campus has a genuine community feel that appeals to student-athletes looking for balance between basketball and academics. Expect a program that values consistency, toughness, and preparation. Namolik's teams don't beat themselves, and roster spots go to players who embrace that standard. --- Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/. ---
Net price
$7,940/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
2,344
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,940 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,948 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,032 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,162 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $4,894 / year
- $110,001+
- $10,882 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,344
- Average net price
- $7,940 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,404 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,706 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
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 Shepherd University D2?
Yes, Shepherd University is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Shepherd University men's basketball.
What conference is Shepherd University in?
Shepherd University competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Shepherd University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,940 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 Shepherd University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,344 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Shepherd 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Shepherd University
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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.