Head Coach
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Ballard | Basketball Staff | brett.ballard@washburn.edu |
| Jordan Vincent | Basketball Staff | jordan.vincent@washburn.edu |
| Nick Ferrarini | Basketball Staff | nick.ferrarini@washburn.edu |
| Jake Schadegg | Basketball Staff | jacob.schadegg@washburn.edu |
| Kolten Schulte | Basketball Staff | kolten.schulte@washburn.edu |
| Gabe Gonzales | Basketball Staff | gabriel.gonzales@washburn.edu |
About Washburn University Basketball
When the lights come up in Lee Arena, Washburn basketball carries the weight of decades, a program built on the principle that hard work and disciplined play create lasting legacies. Head Coach Brett Ballard has inherited and nurtured that tradition, building a squad that competes with intensity in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Washburn doesn't chase trends. Instead, the program emphasizes fundamental basketball, ball movement, defensive pressure, and the kind of toughness that comes from consistent practice and accountability. Players who come through Topeka learn what it means to represent an institution with real history; alumni have gone on to professional opportunities and meaningful careers built on the foundation they developed as Ichabods. The culture here centers on growth. Ballard's approach values players who want to improve incrementally, who embrace defensive responsibility, and who understand that playing in MIAA basketball means facing teams that compete hard every possession. Washburn recruits serious student- athletes, and the university supports that dual commitment with strong academic resources and athletic facilities. If you're drawn to a program where your development matters more than headlines, where coaching is relational, and where you'll build something worth being part of, Washburn offers that path. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$11,023/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
4,562
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,023 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,829 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,121 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,351 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,840 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,075 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,562
- Average net price
- $11,023 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,256 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,256 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Emporia State University
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Location Emporia, KS | Enrollment 2,239 | Avg. net price $14,364 |
Fort Hays State University
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Location Hays, KS | Enrollment 9,733 | Avg. net price $16,333 |
Missouri Southern State University
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Location Joplin, MO | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
Missouri Western State University
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Location St. Joseph, MO | Enrollment 2,219 | Avg. net price $16,379 |
Newman University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 851 | Avg. net price $17,430 |
Northeastern State University
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Location Tahlequah, OK | Enrollment 4,772 | Avg. net price $12,424 |
Northwest Missouri State University
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Location Maryville, MO | Enrollment 4,378 | Avg. net price $16,120 |
Pittsburg State University
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Location Pittsburg, KS | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $14,291 |
Rogers State University
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Location Claremore, OK | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $18,042 |
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
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Location Fort Smith, AR | Enrollment 4,091 | Avg. net price $9,653 |
University of Central Missouri
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Location Warrensburg, MO | Enrollment 5,648 | Avg. net price $15,554 |
University of Central Oklahoma
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 10,170 | Avg. net price $18,348 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Location Kearney, NE | Enrollment 4,088 | Avg. net price $17,891 |
Washburn University
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Location Topeka, KS | Enrollment 4,562 | Avg. net price $11,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Washburn University D2?
Yes, Washburn University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Washburn University men's basketball.
What conference is Washburn University in?
Washburn University competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Washburn University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,023 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 Washburn University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,562 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Washburn 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Washburn University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.