Head Coach
Jon Furbush
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bates College Basketball
Bates basketball requires guard-oriented play and ball movement. Head coach Jon Furbush builds rosters that thrive in the New England Small College Athletic Conference through efficient offensive execution and disciplined perimeter defense. The program values players who understand spacing, can handle pressure, and contribute on both ends without needing high usage rates. The typical Bates player is a high-character competitor willing to accept a smaller role in a system that emphasizes team basketball. This isn't a program that forces possessions through isolation scorers. Instead, it prizes versatility, wings who can play multiple positions, guards who can initiate and defend, bigs who move their feet and communicate. The NESCAC is highly competitive; nearly every opponent has similar depth and skill level, so consistency and coachability separate contributors from bench players. Playing time here depends on fit more than raw talent. Furbush's teams operate in rhythm. If your game doesn't match the system's pace or ball-handling demands, limited opportunity follows. But for players who thrive in structured, pass-heavy offenses and value a rigorous NESCAC conference experience, Bates offers a legitimate Division III platform with genuine competitive stakes. Evaluate whether your skill set, particularly ballhandling, shooting accuracy, and defensive instincts, aligns with what a coach-centered, pace-controlled system demands. 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
$27,390/yr
Grad rate
88%
Enrollment
1,760
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,390 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,899 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,617 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,606 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,363 / year
- $110,001+
- $46,685 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,760
- Average net price
- $27,390 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $70,146 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $70,146 / year
- Graduation rate
- 88%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Small College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Amherst College
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Location Amherst, MA | Enrollment 1,911 | Avg. net price $19,536 |
Bates College
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Location Lewiston, ME | Enrollment 1,760 | Avg. net price $27,390 |
Bowdoin College
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Location Brunswick, ME | Enrollment 1,873 | Avg. net price $15,595 |
Colby College
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Location Waterville, ME | Enrollment 2,407 | Avg. net price $19,835 |
Connecticut College
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 1,937 | Avg. net price $35,960 |
Hamilton College
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Location Clinton, NY | Enrollment 2,030 | Avg. net price $25,793 |
Middlebury College
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Location Middlebury, VT | Enrollment 2,738 | Avg. net price $32,102 |
Trinity College
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Location Hartford, CT | Enrollment 2,146 | Avg. net price $37,004 |
Tufts University
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Location Medford, MA | Enrollment 7,061 | Avg. net price $38,797 |
Wesleyan University
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Location Middletown, CT | Enrollment 3,067 | Avg. net price $23,014 |
Williams College
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Location Williamstown, MA | Enrollment 2,076 | Avg. net price $15,157 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bates College D3?
Yes, Bates College is an NCAA Division III program in the New England Small College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bates College men's basketball.
What conference is Bates College in?
Bates College competes in the New England Small College Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bates College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,390 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bates College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,760 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bates College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, 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 D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
D3 Programs Like Bates College Are Recruiting Right Now
D3 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Bates College and programs like it at the right moment.
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.