Head Coach
Damien Blair
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania Basketball
West Chester's men's basketball program operates within a carefully constructed system designed to develop players incrementally over four years. Head coach Damien Blair has built a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference operation that emphasizes positional mastery and defensive principles, the kind of foundation that translates whether your trajectory leads to professional opportunities or sustained competitive success. Playing in the PSAC positions you in one of Division II's most competitive leagues, where tournament exposure and postseason pathways are real. The conference demands consistency and tactical awareness; this isn't a league where talent alone carries you. West Chester's approach mirrors that reality. You'll develop ball-handling efficiency, understand spacing responsibilities, and learn how to execute within structure, skills that compound over your college tenure. The recruiting philosophy here centers on identifying players willing to embrace development timelines. Freshmen typically play defined roles; by junior and senior years, you're expected to command floor time and make winning plays. This methodical approach means fewer shortcuts but measurable growth across shooting percentage, assist-to-turnover ratios, and defensive positioning. Chester's location in Pennsylvania places you in recruiting-rich territory with natural connections to the region's basketball network. The program values consistency, basketball intelligence, and players who see college as a four-year investment rather than a one-year showcase. 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
$24,778/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
14,164
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,778 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,822 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,558 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,162 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,084 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,420 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 14,164
- Average net price
- $24,778 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,464 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,876 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Bloomsburg, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
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Location East Stroudsburg, PA | Enrollment 4,814 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,365 | Avg. net price $24,443 |
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Location Indiana, PA | Enrollment 6,764 | Avg. net price $17,391 |
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Location Kutztown, PA | Enrollment 6,180 | Avg. net price $22,146 |
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Location Lock Haven, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
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Location Mansfield, PA | Enrollment 9,210 | Avg. net price $17,468 |
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Location Millersville, PA | Enrollment 5,728 | Avg. net price $18,817 |
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Location California, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
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Location Clarion, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
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Location Edinboro, PA | Enrollment 7,451 | Avg. net price $17,839 |
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Location Greensburg, PA | Enrollment 1,492 | Avg. net price $25,519 |
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Location Shepherdstown, WV | Enrollment 2,344 | Avg. net price $7,940 |
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Location Shippensburg, PA | Enrollment 4,086 | Avg. net price $21,129 |
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Location Slippery Rock, PA | Enrollment 6,788 | Avg. net price $19,972 |
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Location Johnstown, PA | Enrollment 1,808 | Avg. net price $16,375 |
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Location West Chester, PA | Enrollment 14,164 | Avg. net price $24,778 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Chester University of Pennsylvania D2?
Yes, West Chester University of Pennsylvania is an NCAA Division II program in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for West Chester University of Pennsylvania men's basketball.
What conference is West Chester University of Pennsylvania in?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania competes in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,778 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
College Scorecard reports approximately 14,164 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to West Chester University of Pennsylvania?
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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like West Chester University of Pennsylvania require.
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.