Head Coach
Will Vergollo
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Will Vergollo | Associate Head Coach | vergollo@wayne.edu |
| Gjon Djokaj | Assistant Coach | gdjokaj@wayne.edu |
| Victor Jackson | Post-Graduate Intern Coach | vjack1317@wayne.edu |
| Kyle Lorentzen | Assistant Coach | kyle.lorentzen@wayne.edu |
| Justin Kelly | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Baseball, Volleyball, Basketball) | justinkelly@wayne.edu |
| Jeff Weiss | Senior Associate Athletics Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Football, Women's Basketball, Track & Field, Softball | jeff.weiss@wayne.edu |
| Cooper Weidenthaler | Assistant Athletic Director/Media Relations; Contact for: Volleyball, Men's Basketball, M/W Swimming & Diving, M/W Golf, | cooperw@wayne.edu |
| Lyse Bates | Graduate Assistant; Contact for: Women's Soccer, M/W Cross Country, M/W Fencing, M/W Tennis | lbates@wayne.edu |
| Dr. Lisa Erickson | Associate Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis) | lisa.erickson3@wayne.edu |
About Wayne State University Basketball
Walk into the Waynestoga of Wayne State basketball, and you'll feel the weight of a program that's been fighting in the trenches of Detroit basketball for decades. Head Coach Bryan Smothers has built something real here, a team that plays with the toughness you'd expect from a city that knows how to grind. Wayne State competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, where every possession matters and every win is earned. The program has a history of developing players who understand what it takes to succeed at the Division II level and beyond. Smothers recruits hungry guards and versatile forwards who are willing to embrace the defensive intensity that defines his system. He values basketball IQ alongside athleticism, players who study the game, adjust on the fly, and take pride in execution. Playing in Detroit means playing in a city with deep basketball roots. The community support runs genuine, from the student section to alumni who've stayed connected to the program for years. You'll develop in a place where hard work isn't just preached; it's expected and rewarded. Wayne State offers serious players a chance to compete at a respected Division II level while building a degree from an institution with real academic standing. If you want to play meaningful basketball in a program with identity and purpose, this is a place worth considering. --- The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$11,212/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
15,587
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,212 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,694 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,087 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,680 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,492 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,584 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,587
- Average net price
- $11,212 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $15,862 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $33,467 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
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 Wayne State University D2?
Yes, Wayne State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wayne State University men's basketball.
What conference is Wayne State University in?
Wayne State University competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wayne State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,212 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 Wayne State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 15,587 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wayne State University?
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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.