Head Coach
Fajri Ansari
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About Buffalo State, State University of New York Basketball
At Buffalo State, you're not just a roster spot, you're part of a tight-knit program where your coach knows your name, your goals, and what you need to succeed both on and off the court. Head coach Fajri Ansari builds relationships that extend beyond basketball, creating an environment where players genuinely care about each other's growth. In the State University of New York Athletic Conference, you'll compete against schools that share similar values: academics matter, community matters, and individual development matters just as much as wins. This is Division III basketball done right. You'll play meaningful games in front of engaged fans, develop your skills with dedicated coaching, and graduate with a degree from a university that invested in your entire journey. Buffalo's location offers real campus life, a community that supports its athletes and gives you the space to balance competition with the college experience that matters. If you're looking for a program that sees you as a person first and a player second, where smaller rosters mean more playing time and more attention, Buffalo State delivers. This is where basketball connects you to something bigger than yourself. --- Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$10,886/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
5,097
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,886 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,914 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,222 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,978 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,205 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,039 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,097
- Average net price
- $10,886 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,533 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,273 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
State University of New York Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 5,097 | Avg. net price $10,886 |
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Location Plattsburgh, NY | Enrollment 3,769 | Avg. net price $15,606 |
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Location Purchase, NY | Enrollment 3,197 | Avg. net price $19,338 |
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Location , NY | Enrollment 4,162 | Avg. net price $8,991 |
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Location Brockport, NY | Enrollment 5,784 | Avg. net price $17,315 |
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Location Canton, NY | Enrollment 2,741 | Avg. net price $12,696 |
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Location Cortland, NY | Enrollment 5,901 | Avg. net price $22,125 |
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Location Geneseo, NY | Enrollment 3,869 | Avg. net price $18,952 |
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Location New Paltz, NY | Enrollment 6,086 | Avg. net price $19,499 |
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Location Fredonia, NY | Enrollment 4,643 | Avg. net price $18,369 |
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Location Plattsburgh, NY | Enrollment 1,823 | Avg. net price $13,628 |
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Location Utica, NY | Enrollment 1,849 | Avg. net price $12,893 |
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Location Morrisville, NY | Enrollment 1,923 | Avg. net price $16,184 |
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Location Albany, NY | Enrollment 2,755 | Avg. net price $15,275 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo State, State University of New York D3?
Yes, Buffalo State, State University of New York is an NCAA Division III program in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Buffalo State, State University of New York men's basketball.
What conference is Buffalo State, State University of New York in?
Buffalo State, State University of New York competes in the State University of New York Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Buffalo State, State University of New York?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,886 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 Buffalo State, State University of New York?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,097 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Buffalo State, State University of New York?
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.
Compete at the Level Buffalo State, State University of New York Scouts
D3 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Buffalo State, State University of New York need to make a decision.
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.