Head Coach
Ian Grady
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Grady | Head Coach | ian.grady@sru.edu |
| Jon Valeriano | Assistant Coach | jonathan.valeriano@sru.edu |
| Brad Henry | Volunteer Assistant Coach | bradley.henry@sru.edu |
| Duncan Williams | Volunteer Assistant Coach | duncan.williams@sru.edu |
About Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Basketball
Slippery Rock has built something special in Division II basketball, a program that competes with intensity and develops players who leave campus better than they arrived. Head coach Ian Grady leads a squad in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference that prizes toughness, basketball IQ, and genuine development. This isn't a program that recruits names; it's a program that builds careers. The culture here centers on accountability and growth. You'll find players who embrace the grind, who understand that Division II basketball demands respect, and who compete knowing they're part of something with real tradition. Grady's coaching emphasizes fundamentals, defensive intensity, and the kind of basketball that translates to the next level. Whether you're a prospect looking to prove yourself or a player ready to take a significant step, Slippery Rock provides the competitive environment and coaching attention that separates programs that produce with programs that just play. The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference offers legitimate competition, and Slippery Rock's commitment to player development means you'll be surrounded by teammates who are serious about their futures. This is the kind of program where your work ethic matters, where coaches know your name and your game, and where earning your minutes means something. If you're ready to compete at a level where your development is the priority and your effort directly shapes your path forward, Slippery Rock is worth your serious consideration. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$19,972/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
6,788
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,972 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,386 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,871 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,820 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,905 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,971 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,788
- Average net price
- $19,972 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,906 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,162 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in?
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,972 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 6,788 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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.