Head Coach
Scott Coval
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About DeSales University Basketball
Every November, DeSales basketball transforms the Lehigh Valley into a proving ground. Under head coach Scott Coval, the Bulldogs have built a program rooted in resilience and basketball intelligence, the kind of team that thrives in tight MAC Freedom Conference matchups where execution matters more than talent alone. This is a place where guards learn to manage pressure, where big men develop footwork in the post, and where three-point shooting becomes a non-negotiable skill. The program carries the imprint of a Catholic university education woven into its competitive DNA. Players here aren't just developing basketball skills; they're joining a community that values character alongside scoring ability. Coval has cultivated a system that rewards commitment in practice and demands accountability during games. The Bulldogs compete in a conference that emphasizes fundamental basketball, no shortcuts, no excess. That's the DeSales way. Center Valley provides the kind of environment where a player can focus. There's no major-city distraction, just serious work. Alumni have moved into college basketball at higher levels and professional opportunities abroad, each one carrying the discipline DeSales instilled. If you're looking for a program where your development matters and coaching depth is real, DeSales offers a clear path forward. 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
$29,183/yr
Grad rate
70%
Enrollment
2,128
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $29,183 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $30,171 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,336 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,319 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,459 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,965 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,128
- Average net price
- $29,183 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $48,300 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $48,300 / year
- Graduation rate
- 70%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
MAC Freedom Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Arcadia University
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Location Glenside, PA | Enrollment 1,948 | Avg. net price $25,397 |
Delaware Valley University
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Location Doylestown, PA | Enrollment 1,628 | Avg. net price $28,226 |
DeSales University
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Location Center Valley, PA | Enrollment 2,128 | Avg. net price $29,183 |
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florham
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Location Madison, NJ | Enrollment 1,990 | Avg. net price $24,803 |
King's College
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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA | Enrollment 1,484 | Avg. net price $21,439 |
Lebanon Valley College
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Location Annville, PA | Enrollment 1,684 | Avg. net price $28,059 |
Misericordia University
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Location Dallas, PA | Enrollment 1,672 | Avg. net price $40,348 |
Stevens Institute of Technology
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Location Hoboken, NJ | Enrollment 4,222 | Avg. net price $37,396 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DeSales University D3?
Yes, DeSales University is an NCAA Division III program in the MAC Freedom Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for DeSales University men's basketball.
What conference is DeSales University in?
DeSales University competes in the MAC Freedom Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at DeSales University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $29,183 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at DeSales University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,128 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to DeSales 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D3
Our track record of placing players at D3 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as DeSales University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.