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Clarks Summit University Men's Basketball

Clarks Summit University

· Men's Basketball

Brian Deschaine

Head Coach

Head Coach

Brian Deschaine

bdeschaine@clarkssummitu.edu

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Assistant coaches change often. Confirm current staff on the program's official athletics site before reaching out.

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About Clarks Summit University Basketball

The Colonial States Athletic Conference operates with a particular brand of competitive depth, not flashy, but consistently physical and well-coached. Clarks Summit sits comfortably within that environment, competing in a league where defensive intensity and execution matter more than individual heroics. Head coach Brian Deschaine has built a program that values basketball intelligence and ball movement over highlight plays, which means guards need to be comfortable making reads and forwards need to understand spacing and positioning. What recruits don't always see is how Deschaine's staff develops players incrementally. This isn't a program that recruits your finished product and plays you immediately; it's one where you compete for minutes, earn trust, and grow within a structured system. The roster typically features a mix of four-year starters who peaked early and younger players grinding for breakthrough moments. That creates real competition in practice, which shapes how players respond to adversity. The CSAC schedule demands consistency, your team plays similar competition week to week, so you can't sleepwalk through November or coast in February. Games are decided by fundamentals and discipline, not talent gaps. If you're a player who thrives on clear expectations and incremental progress, Clarks Summit's approach translates directly to professional development whether your path leads to advancement or concludes at the Division III level. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.

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Colonial States Athletic Conference Teams

Colonial States Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Clarks Summit University View program → Location Clarks Summit, PA Enrollment — Avg. net price —
Rosemont College View program → Location Rosemont, PA Enrollment 486 Avg. net price $20,820
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarks Summit University D3?

Yes, Clarks Summit University is an NCAA Division III program in the Colonial States Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Clarks Summit University men's basketball.

What conference is Clarks Summit University in?

Clarks Summit University competes in the Colonial States Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.

How do I get recruited to Clarks Summit 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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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 Clarks Summit University need to make a decision.

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Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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