Head Coach
Bob Sundvold
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Sundvold | Head Men's Basketball Coach | sundvoldr@umsl.edu |
| Javis Flynn | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | rjflynn@umsl.edu |
| Chico Jones | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | joneschar@umsl.edu |
| Mark Moore | Assistant Coach | markmoore@umsl.edu |
About University of Missouri-St. Louis Basketball
UMSL basketball operates with championship standards in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Head Coach Bob Sundvold has built a program that competes hard, develops talent intentionally, and creates pathways for players to grow both on and off the court. This is a program where earning your minutes means something, where the work you put in translates directly to playing time and development opportunities. Playing in St. Louis puts you in a city with real basketball culture and visibility. UMSL attracts serious student-athletes who understand that NCAA Division II basketball demands the same commitment as any higher level, with the added benefit of genuine academic integration. Sundvold's coaching philosophy emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and character, the things that actually build pros and successful people. The Great Lakes Valley Conference is competitive and respected. UMSL gets tournament opportunities, plays a schedule that matters, and competes against programs that take basketball seriously. You'll be surrounded by teammates who chose this level because they wanted a legitimate college experience with real stakes. If you're looking for a program where hard work gets noticed, where coaching genuinely invests in your development, and where you can compete at a meaningful level while earning your degree, UMSL merits serious consideration. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$14,990/yr
Grad rate
62%
Enrollment
5,024
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,990 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,402 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,658 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,413 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,701 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,230 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,024
- Average net price
- $14,990 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $14,812 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,876 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Valley Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Drury University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,383 | Avg. net price $23,078 |
Lewis University
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Location Romeoville, IL | Enrollment 4,015 | Avg. net price $17,318 |
Lincoln University (Missouri)
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Location Jefferson City, MO | Enrollment 1,392 | Avg. net price $13,788 |
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,658 | Avg. net price $20,199 |
McKendree University
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Location Lebanon, IL | Enrollment 1,752 | Avg. net price $18,457 |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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Location Rolla, MO | Enrollment 5,521 | Avg. net price $15,772 |
Quincy University
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Location Quincy, IL | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $22,711 |
Rockhurst University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,580 | Avg. net price $24,702 |
Southwest Baptist University
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Location Bolivar, MO | Enrollment 1,341 | Avg. net price $21,174 |
Truman State University
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Location Kirksville, MO | Enrollment 2,513 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
University of Illinois at Springfield
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Location Springfield, IL | Enrollment 2,263 | Avg. net price $7,528 |
University of Indianapolis
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Location Indianapolis, IN | Enrollment 3,005 | Avg. net price $19,513 |
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 5,024 | Avg. net price $14,990 |
University of Southern Indiana
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Location Evansville, IN | Enrollment 5,292 | Avg. net price $13,373 |
Upper Iowa University
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Location Fayette, IA | Enrollment 1,994 | Avg. net price $21,119 |
William Jewell College
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Location Liberty, MO | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $19,678 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Missouri-St. Louis D2?
Yes, University of Missouri-St. Louis is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Missouri-St. Louis men's basketball.
What conference is University of Missouri-St. Louis in?
University of Missouri-St. Louis competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Missouri-St. Louis?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,990 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 Missouri-St. Louis?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,024 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Missouri-St. Louis?
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 University of Missouri-St. Louis
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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.