Head Coach
Brad Bigler
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Bigler | Head Coach | brad.bigler@smsu.edu |
| Kyle Luedtke | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | kyle.luedtke@my.smsu.edu |
About Southwest Minnesota State University Basketball
Southwest Minnesota State plays NCAA Division II basketball in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Head coach Brad Bigler builds a program focused on player development and meaningful minutes for those committed to improvement. This isn't a high-major pipeline, it's a place where you earn playing time through work ethic and basketball IQ. The Mustangs compete in a conference with genuine parity. You'll face quality opponents consistently, which means your development happens against real competition. Marshall's location in rural Minnesota creates a tight-knit team environment where distractions are minimal and focus is the default. That matters for players serious about growth over glamour. Bigler's approach emphasizes fundamentals and basketball intelligence. He recruits players who understand the difference between being recruited and being developed. If you're looking for guaranteed starts or quick paths to professional ball, this program is honest about what it offers: a quality education at a regional university, consistent playing opportunities if you compete for them, and coaching that prepares you for life after basketball. The academic side carries real weight here. Division II athletes at Southwest Minnesota actually graduate, and the business, engineering, and education programs have substance. You're building a degree while playing serious basketball, not treating school as a formality. This program fits players who value development over destination. If that describes you, Bigler's staff will take you seriously. 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
$16,501/yr
Grad rate
48%
Enrollment
2,315
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,501 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,840 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,458 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,651 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,518 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,257 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,315
- Average net price
- $16,501 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,918 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,918 / year
- Graduation rate
- 48%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augustana University
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,965 | Avg. net price $23,283 |
Bemidji State University
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Location Bemidji, MN | Enrollment 3,139 | Avg. net price $16,327 |
Concordia University, St. Paul
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Location Saint Paul, MN | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $16,222 |
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 3,072 | Avg. net price $17,601 |
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Location Mankato, MN | Enrollment 11,703 | Avg. net price $19,702 |
Minot State University
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Location Minot, ND | Enrollment 2,062 | Avg. net price $11,490 |
Northern State University
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Location Aberdeen, SD | Enrollment 1,273 | Avg. net price $15,279 |
Southwest Minnesota State University
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Location Marshall, MN | Enrollment 2,315 | Avg. net price $16,501 |
St. Cloud State University
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Location St. Cloud, MN | Enrollment 5,088 | Avg. net price $16,062 |
University of Mary
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Location Jamestown, ND | Enrollment 2,416 | Avg. net price $23,020 |
University of Minnesota Duluth
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 7,336 | Avg. net price $17,395 |
University of Minnesota, Crookston
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Location Crookston, MN | Enrollment 1,729 | Avg. net price $11,170 |
University of Sioux Falls
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Location Sioux Falls, SD | Enrollment 1,218 | Avg. net price $21,417 |
Wayne State College (Nebraska)
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Location Wayne, NE | Enrollment 3,010 | Avg. net price $15,534 |
Winona State University
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 5,144 | Avg. net price $17,413 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Minnesota State University D2?
Yes, Southwest Minnesota State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southwest Minnesota State University men's basketball.
What conference is Southwest Minnesota State University in?
Southwest Minnesota State University competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southwest Minnesota State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,501 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 Southwest Minnesota State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,315 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southwest Minnesota State 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.
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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.