Head Coach
Lance Thornhill
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Fontbonne University Basketball
Fontbonne University offers Division III basketball in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference with a practical focus on player development and degree outcomes. Head coach Lance Thornhill builds programs that prioritize meaningful playing time for recruits willing to work within a system, not just roster spots that collect minutes on the bench. The value proposition here is straightforward: a rigorous liberal arts degree from an accredited institution paired with genuine opportunities to impact games. Fontbonne operates in an academic-first environment where your transcript and degree actually matter for post-college employment, not just your statistics. Players develop within a competitive but manageable conference that allows skill progression without the recruiting churn of higher divisions. The SLIAC schedule provides consistent competition and film for transfer portal positioning if that becomes necessary. Thornhill's coaching staff focuses on fundamental development, footwork, decision-making, conditioning, rather than relying on raw athleticism alone. This approach produces players who transfer up successfully and graduates who leave with both playing experience and marketable credentials. Fontbonne is realistic about what Division III offers: elite-level development in a setting where academics genuinely count. If you're looking for playing time, a solid degree, and coaching that treats player development as a long-term investment rather than a one-season rental, this program delivers on those terms. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blackburn College
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Location Carlinville, IL | Enrollment 471 | Avg. net price $25,577 |
Eureka College
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Location Eureka, IL | Enrollment 522 | Avg. net price $16,360 |
Fontbonne University
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Greenville University
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Location Greenville, IL | Enrollment 955 | Avg. net price $20,905 |
Lyon College
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Location Batesville, AR | Enrollment 648 | Avg. net price $14,400 |
| Mississippi University for Women View program → | Location Columbus, MS | Enrollment 1,605 | Avg. net price $11,452 |
Principia College
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Location Elsah, IL | Enrollment 339 | Avg. net price — |
Spalding University
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Location Louisville, KY | Enrollment 583 | Avg. net price $24,262 |
Webster University
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 2,304 | Avg. net price $26,955 |
Westminster College
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Location Fulton, MO | Enrollment 638 | Avg. net price $23,913 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fontbonne University D3?
Yes, Fontbonne University is an NCAA Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Fontbonne University men's basketball.
What conference is Fontbonne University in?
Fontbonne University competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
How do I get recruited to Fontbonne 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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