Head Coach
Bill Geitner
Program contact: Jason Harlow, Assistant Coach
harlowj@easternct.edu
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About Eastern Connecticut State University Basketball
Eastern Connecticut State University basketball demands commitment to excellence on both ends of the floor. Head Coach Bill Geitner has built a program where defensive intensity and team-first basketball aren't just talked about, they're lived every single day. In the Little East Conference, competing against programs that challenge you night in and night out pushes you to elevate your game constantly. What makes this opportunity special is the balance between serious basketball and genuine student-athlete life. You're part of a community where your name matters in the classroom and in Willimantic. The program values players who understand that development happens through consistency, accountability, and trust in the system. Geitner recruits players ready to buy in immediately, guys who see a Division III platform as a chance to compete meaningfully, not a fallback option. Eastern Connecticut gives you a realistic path to significant minutes and a coaching staff genuinely invested in your growth as both a player and person. You'll compete in a conference that respects toughness and execution. This is basketball built on substance: solid fundamentals, defensive principles, and the kind of culture where hard work actually translates to playing time. If you're looking for a program that treats you like a real contributor and pushes you to become the player you're capable of being, Eastern Connecticut is worth serious consideration. 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
$20,502/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
3,418
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,502 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,357 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,877 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,265 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,298 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,226 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,418
- Average net price
- $20,502 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $14,008 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,508 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Little East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Connecticut State University
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Location Willimantic, CT | Enrollment 3,418 | Avg. net price $20,502 |
Keene State College
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Location Keene, NH | Enrollment 2,699 | Avg. net price $17,940 |
Plymouth State University
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Location Plymouth, NH | Enrollment 3,153 | Avg. net price $19,530 |
Rhode Island College
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 5,049 | Avg. net price $10,959 |
University of Massachusetts Boston
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 11,512 | Avg. net price $22,548 |
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
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Location Dartmouth, MA | Enrollment 5,221 | Avg. net price $20,319 |
University of Southern Maine
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Location Portland, ME | Enrollment 4,222 | Avg. net price $14,927 |
Western Connecticut State University
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Location Danbury, CT | Enrollment 3,511 | Avg. net price $16,754 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Connecticut State University D3?
Yes, Eastern Connecticut State University is an NCAA Division III program in the Little East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Eastern Connecticut State University men's basketball.
What conference is Eastern Connecticut State University in?
Eastern Connecticut State University competes in the Little East Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Eastern Connecticut State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,502 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 Eastern Connecticut State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,418 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Eastern Connecticut State University?
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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.