Head Coach
Kyle Blackbourn
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Blackbourn | Head Coach - Men's Basketball | blackbok@uwp.edu |
| Rion Rayfield | Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball | rayfield@uwp.edu |
| Matthew Mors | Graduate Assistant - Men's Basketball | mors@uwp.edu |
| Lorenzo Tanner | Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach | tanner@uwp.edu |
About University of Wisconsin-Parkside Basketball
When you walk into the Parkside athletics complex in Kenosha, you're stepping into a program built on the belief that basketball is about becoming part of something larger than yourself. Head coach Luke Reigel has shaped a culture where players understand that competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference means earning respect through consistency, toughness, and commitment to your teammates. Parkside basketball carries a quiet pride. The Rangers have produced players who went on to meaningful careers in professional basketball and beyond, each one leaving a mark on the program's identity. That legacy isn't about flashy headlines, it's about players who showed up, competed hard, and represented the university with integrity. The program values basketball IQ and defensive intensity, the kind of fundamentals that translate whether you stay four years or move on. Kenosha sits on Lake Michigan's shore, a working community that doesn't glamorize athletics but supports them. That environment shapes how Parkside operates: genuine, unglamorous, focused on development. Reigel recruits players who want to improve every season, who understand that Division II basketball requires the same mental toughness as any level, just without the national spotlight. If you're looking for a program where you'll be developed as both a player and a person, where your effort is noticed and your growth matters, Parkside offers that opportunity. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$11,233/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
2,844
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,233 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,970 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,934 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,676 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,757 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,524 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,844
- Average net price
- $11,233 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,658 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,275 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Davenport University
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 3,134 | Avg. net price $17,623 |
Ferris State University
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Location Big Rapids, MI | Enrollment 8,106 | Avg. net price $8,402 |
Grand Valley State University
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Location Allendale, MI | Enrollment 18,854 | Avg. net price $16,495 |
Lake Superior State University
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Location Sault Ste. Marie, MI | Enrollment 1,325 | Avg. net price $9,782 |
Michigan Technological University
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 5,955 | Avg. net price $13,446 |
Northern Michigan University
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Location Marquette, MI | Enrollment 6,556 | Avg. net price $12,759 |
Purdue University Northwest
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Location Hammond, IN | Enrollment 5,671 | Avg. net price $6,223 |
Saginaw Valley State University
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 5,989 | Avg. net price $12,147 |
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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Location Kenosha, WI | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $11,233 |
Wayne State University
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 15,587 | Avg. net price $11,212 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Wisconsin-Parkside D2?
Yes, University of Wisconsin-Parkside is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Wisconsin-Parkside men's basketball.
What conference is University of Wisconsin-Parkside in?
University of Wisconsin-Parkside competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,233 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 Wisconsin-Parkside?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,844 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Wisconsin-Parkside?
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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.