Head Coach
Josh Gibson
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About Defiance College Basketball
Defiance College expects floor generals and high-motor players who embrace defensive intensity. Head coach Josh Gibson runs a program that values decision-making over raw athleticism, this roster thrives on ball movement and controlled pace rather than transition chaos. In the Ohio Athletic Conference, that approach wins games against opponents who mistake energy for execution. The Yellow Jackets operate in a competitive league where roster consistency matters. Defiance targets players who can handle multiple positions, defend several positions, and move the needle in possessions rather than just possessions played. The program develops players who understand spacing, can run a structured offense, and show improvement in film study from September to March. Athletically, the Yellow Jackets recruit guards who can run the offense and forwards who space the floor. Bench production matters here, rotations are real, and playing time opens based on what you demonstrate in practice, not promises made on visits. The team values toughness over talent alone. The campus sits in a town without major distractions, meaning players either commit to the program or struggle with isolation. That environment produces either depth and focus or attrition. Defiance suits players genuinely interested in development over social calendar. This is a program for guards wanting to prove they can run an offense and forwards willing to improve every month. If you're evaluating fit, watch how Gibson's teams execute motion offense and defend without fouling. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$27,873/yr
Grad rate
36%
Enrollment
499
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,873 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,644 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,124 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,996 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,932 / year
- $110,001+
- $43,277 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 499
- Average net price
- $27,873 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $29,320 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,320 / year
- Graduation rate
- 36%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Ohio Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Baldwin Wallace University
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Location Berea, OH | Enrollment 2,842 | Avg. net price $27,222 |
Capital University
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Location Bexley, OH | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $20,550 |
Defiance College
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Location , OH | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $27,873 |
Heidelberg University
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Location Tiffin, OH | Enrollment 915 | Avg. net price $22,046 |
Marietta College
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Location Marietta, OH | Enrollment 952 | Avg. net price $22,890 |
Muskingum University
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Location New Concord, OH | Enrollment 1,376 | Avg. net price $19,145 |
Ohio Northern University
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Location Ada, OH | Enrollment 2,489 | Avg. net price $23,969 |
Otterbein University
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Location Westerville, OH | Enrollment 2,157 | Avg. net price $20,189 |
University of Mount Union
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Location Alliance, OH | Enrollment 1,995 | Avg. net price $23,956 |
Wilmington College
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Location Wilmington, OH | Enrollment 1,006 | Avg. net price $28,567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Defiance College D3?
Yes, Defiance College is an NCAA Division III program in the Ohio Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Defiance College men's basketball.
What conference is Defiance College in?
Defiance College competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Defiance College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,873 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Defiance College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 499 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Defiance College?
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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.