Head Coach
Justin Wieck
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 Wieck | Head Coach | jwieck@d.umn.edu |
| Tyler Peterson | Assistant Coach | pet04769@d.umn.edu |
| Joe Kramer | Assistant Coach | jmkramer@d.umn.edu |
| Cory Chapp | Strength & Conditioning Coach | chapp103@d.umn.edu |
| Cassidy Pierce | Athletic Trainer (Soccer, Men's Basketball) | chpierce@d.umn.edu |
About University of Minnesota Duluth Basketball
University of Minnesota Duluth offers a Division II platform where playing time and academic value go hand in hand. Head coach Justin Wieck runs a program focused on player development and competitive basketball within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. You'll compete against regional opponents while earning a degree from a respected university system, a combination that matters when you're considering your long-term options. The program prioritizes giving recruits meaningful minutes early. Rather than redshirting or riding the bench for years, Duluth's approach means you develop on the court while building your resume. This matters for transfer positioning: if you want to move up at any point, you'll have game film and experience to show. The academic side carries real weight too. A Minnesota degree holds value in the job market, and the university provides the support structure you need to balance both responsibilities. Duluth's location in northern Minnesota means a tight-knit team environment without the distractions of a major city. Winters are demanding, but that also builds toughness and team cohesion. Wieck's program emphasizes fundamentals and consistency, the kinds of skills that transfer to any level of basketball you pursue after college. If you're looking for legitimate playing opportunity, solid coaching, and a degree that opens doors, Duluth delivers on all three fronts. 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.
Net price
$17,395/yr
Grad rate
64%
Enrollment
7,336
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,395 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,583 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,885 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,211 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,346 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,335 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,336
- Average net price
- $17,395 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,200 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,950 / year
- Graduation rate
- 64%
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 University of Minnesota Duluth D2?
Yes, University of Minnesota Duluth is an NCAA Division II program in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Minnesota Duluth men's basketball.
What conference is University of Minnesota Duluth in?
University of Minnesota Duluth competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Minnesota Duluth?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,395 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 University of Minnesota Duluth?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,336 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Minnesota Duluth?
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.
The Commitment University of Minnesota Duluth Respects
D2 coaches at programs like University of Minnesota Duluth extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.