Head Coach
Casey Kasperbauer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Kasperbauer | Head Men's Basketball Coach | kasperbauerc@uiu.edu |
| Tanner Cooke | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | cooket@uiu.edu |
| Luke Carroll | Graduate Assistant- Men's Basketball | carrolll@uiu.edu |
| Matt Vargas | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | vargasm92@uiu.edu |
About Upper Iowa University Basketball
Upper Iowa University's basketball program offers a practical pathway for players serious about balancing academics and competition. Located in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the Peacocks compete at the NCAA Division II level where playing time is earned through development rather than depth charts stacked with five-stars. Head Coach Brooks McKowen builds rosters around skill improvement and consistency, the kind of foundation that serves players whether they stay four years or position themselves for transfer portal movement later. The degree carries real value in Iowa's job market and beyond. Upper Iowa emphasizes classroom accountability without the pressure of big- time athletics, meaning you can actually graduate with marketable credentials and work experience. The program develops ball handlers, shooters, and defenders systematically. You'll see meaningful minutes as a freshman if you're ready; you won't sit redshirts watching from the bench. The Great Lakes Valley Conference includes solid regional competition that keeps your tape relevant for scouts and future opportunities. Fayette is a small-town environment, some recruits thrive there, others need city energy. It's worth visiting to know. This is a program for players who want real development, real playing time, and a real degree. Not a stepping stone marketed as a destination. 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
$21,119/yr
Grad rate
31%
Enrollment
1,994
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,119 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,891 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,416 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,248 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,858 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,839 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,994
- Average net price
- $21,119 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $20,000 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,000 / year
- Graduation rate
- 31%
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 Upper Iowa University D2?
Yes, Upper Iowa University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Upper Iowa University men's basketball.
What conference is Upper Iowa University in?
Upper Iowa University competes in the Great Lakes Valley Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Upper Iowa University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,119 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Upper Iowa University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,994 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Upper Iowa 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.