Head Coach
Trevor Johnson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Buena Vista University Basketball
Buena Vista competes in the American Rivers Conference, a league that demands versatile, thinking players. Head coach Trevor Johnson builds programs around systematic development, each recruit enters a four-year pathway designed to elevate their game incrementally while maximizing their role within the team's structure. At the Division III level, your college choice shapes not just your playing time, but your preparation for life beyond basketball. Buena Vista's approach emphasizes basketball intelligence: understanding spacing, reading defenses, and executing within defined systems. Johnson's teams value consistency and execution over flash. Players who thrive here typically arrive understanding their position within the larger chess match, how their decisions affect teammates, how their development compounds each season. Storm Lake offers the recruiting advantage of a close-knit campus community where student-athletes aren't competing against massive NIL machines or professional development circuits. Instead, you're part of a program where individual growth is measurable and coaching attention is direct. The American Rivers Conference provides legitimate competition that prepares you for post-college basketball or simply ensures your degree carries weight. This is a program that respects players who think strategically about their own development. You'll know where you stand, what's expected, and how your contributions fit the team's larger objectives. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$18,855/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
1,366
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,855 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,520 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,270 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,037 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,464 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,296 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,366
- Average net price
- $18,855 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,052 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,052 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Rivers Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Buena Vista University
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Location Storm Lake, IA | Enrollment 1,366 | Avg. net price $18,855 |
Central College
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Location Pella, IA | Enrollment 1,070 | Avg. net price $22,894 |
Coe College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 1,164 | Avg. net price $18,647 |
Loras College
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,083 | Avg. net price $22,910 |
Luther College
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Location Decorah, IA | Enrollment 1,379 | Avg. net price $23,945 |
Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 1,453 | Avg. net price $20,647 |
Simpson College
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Location Indianola, IA | Enrollment 1,227 | Avg. net price $20,460 |
University of Dubuque
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 1,440 | Avg. net price $25,171 |
Wartburg College
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Location Waverly, IA | Enrollment 1,452 | Avg. net price $23,374 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buena Vista University D3?
Yes, Buena Vista University is an NCAA Division III program in the American Rivers Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Buena Vista University men's basketball.
What conference is Buena Vista University in?
Buena Vista University competes in the American Rivers Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Buena Vista University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,855 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Buena Vista University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,366 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Buena Vista University?
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.
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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.