Head Coach
Michael Lamberti
michael.lamberti@westliberty.edu
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Lamberti | Head Men's Basketball Coach | michael.lamberti@westliberty.edu |
| Greg Bearer | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | gregory.bearer@westliberty.edu |
| Aaron Huffman | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | ahuffman@westliberty.edu |
About West Liberty University Basketball
Walk into the West Liberty gym on game day, and you feel the weight of tradition, a program built by players who stayed, competed hard, and left their mark on the Mountain East Conference. Head coach Ben Howlett has cultivated something here that goes beyond wins and losses: a culture where development is personal, where toughness is expected, and where players understand they're part of a longer story. The Hilltoppers play the kind of basketball that reflects their place in West Virginia, gritty, deliberate, and built on defensive intensity. Howlett recruits players who value process over flash, who see college basketball as a craft to be refined rather than a platform to perform on. Recent seasons have shown a program that competes at a high level within Division II, with an identity centered on ball movement, rim protection, and taking care of possession. What makes West Liberty different isn't hype, it's consistency. Alumni have moved into professional basketball, coaching, and beyond because they were taught to play the right way. The program doesn't chase rankings or viral moments. Instead, it builds men through the discipline of the sport. If you're serious about playing Division II basketball in a conference that demands respect, and you want to develop under a coach who cares about your growth beyond athletics, this is a program worth exploring. 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
$8,988/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,511
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,988 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,272 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,784 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,265 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,622 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,749 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,511
- Average net price
- $8,988 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,890 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,442 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mountain East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Alderson Broaddus University
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Location , WV | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Concord University
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Location Athens, WV | Enrollment 1,504 | Avg. net price $9,484 |
Davis & Elkins College
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Location Elkins, WV | Enrollment 661 | Avg. net price $18,810 |
Fairmont State University
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Location Fairmont, WV | Enrollment 2,590 | Avg. net price $10,060 |
Frostburg State University
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Location Frostburg, MD | Enrollment 2,909 | Avg. net price $16,768 |
Glenville State University
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Location Glenville, WV | Enrollment 1,096 | Avg. net price $10,748 |
Notre Dame College
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Location , OH | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Charleston
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Location Charleston, WV | Enrollment 2,259 | Avg. net price $23,793 |
West Liberty University
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Location West Liberty, WV | Enrollment 1,511 | Avg. net price $8,988 |
West Virginia State University
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Location Institute, WV | Enrollment 1,321 | Avg. net price $13,624 |
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Location Buckhannon, WV | Enrollment 954 | Avg. net price $17,980 |
Wheeling University
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Location Wheeling, WV | Enrollment 589 | Avg. net price $11,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Liberty University D2?
Yes, West Liberty University is an NCAA Division II program in the Mountain East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for West Liberty University men's basketball.
What conference is West Liberty University in?
West Liberty University competes in the Mountain East Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at West Liberty University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,988 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 Liberty University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,511 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to West Liberty 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.