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South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Men's Basketball

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology logo

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

· Men's Basketball

Michael Iseman

Head Coach

Full staff (5)

Dylan Backalar

Assistant Coach

Email

Christian DePollar

Assistant Coach

Email

Hannah Wendel

Athletic Trainer

Email

Garrett Snook

Director of Performance (Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Cross Country)

Email

Luke Kotcher

Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications

Email

Head Coach

Michael Iseman

michael.iseman@sdsmt.edu

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.

NameRoleEmail
Michael Iseman Head Coach michael.iseman@sdsmt.edu
Dylan Backalar Assistant Coach dylan.backalar@sdsmt.edu
Christian DePollar Assistant Coach christian.depollar@sdsmt.edu
Hannah Wendel Athletic Trainer hannah.wendel@sdsmt.edu
Garrett Snook Director of Performance (Men's Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Cross Country) garrett.snook@sdsmt.edu
Luke Kotcher Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Communications luke.kotcher@sdsmt.edu

About South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Basketball

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology plays Division II basketball in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, which means opportunities come to players willing to compete at a high level without the national spotlight. Head Coach Eric Glenn builds rosters around fundamentals and consistent effort rather than recruiting household names. This program suits guards and forwards who understand their role and execute it well. You'll get legitimate playing time as a freshman or transfer if you come prepared. The academics are legitimate too, engineering and STEM programs demand serious time management, so you need to be self-directed about your education alongside basketball. The Black Hills location in Rapid City isn't a recruiting hotspot, which actually works in your favor: fewer distractions, tighter team chemistry, and coaches who can focus on development. Glenn's teams play disciplined defense and value basketball IQ over athleticism alone. If you're a worker who wants to improve your game in a real competitive setting without getting buried on a bench, this is worth considering. The RMAC is competitive enough that strong play here translates to attention from higher levels if that's your path. You won't get the media coverage or NIL opportunities of Power Five programs, but you will develop. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.

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Net price

$20,827/yr

Grad rate

52%

Enrollment

2,071

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $20,827 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$17,800 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$16,817 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$18,351 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$22,117 / year
$110,001+
$23,053 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
2,071
Average net price
$20,827 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$11,500 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$16,200 / year
Graduation rate
52%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Teams

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Adams State University View program → Location Alamosa, CO Enrollment 1,250 Avg. net price $8,585
Black Hills State University View program → Location Spearfish, SD Enrollment 1,928 Avg. net price $19,252
Chadron State College View program → Location Chadron, NE Enrollment 1,540 Avg. net price $12,662
Colorado Christian University View program → Location Lakewood, CO Enrollment 5,549 Avg. net price $28,605
Colorado Mesa University View program → Location Grand Junction, CO Enrollment 8,143 Avg. net price $14,808
Colorado School of Mines View program → Location Golden, CO Enrollment 6,155 Avg. net price $32,901
Colorado State University Pueblo View program → Location Pueblo, CO Enrollment 3,042 Avg. net price $8,851
Fort Lewis College View program → Location Durango, CO Enrollment 3,079 Avg. net price $20,090
Metropolitan State University of Denver View program → Location Denver, CO Enrollment 15,002 Avg. net price $13,803
New Mexico Highlands University View program → Location Las Vegas, NM Enrollment 1,451 Avg. net price $18,315
Regis University View program → Location Denver, CO Enrollment 2,627 Avg. net price $18,133
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology View program → Location Rapid City, SD Enrollment 2,071 Avg. net price $20,827
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs View program → Location Colorado Springs, CO Enrollment 8,697 Avg. net price $14,954
Western Colorado University View program → Location Gunnison, CO Enrollment 1,586 Avg. net price $16,756
Westminster College View program → Location Salt Lake City, UT Enrollment 823 Avg. net price $22,516
All Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Dakota School of Mines & Technology D2?

Yes, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is an NCAA Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for South Dakota School of Mines & Technology men's basketball.

What conference is South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in?

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,827 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 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology?

College Scorecard reports approximately 2,071 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to South Dakota School of Mines & Technology?

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.

Compete at the Level South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Scouts

D2 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like South Dakota School of Mines & Technology need to make a decision.

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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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