Head Coach
Rodney Mayes
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Lyon College Basketball
A Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference positions you for deliberate, measurable growth over four years. Head Coach Rodney Mayes builds Lyon's system around player development and conference competitiveness, a combination that rewards athletes willing to invest in their craft rather than chase immediate playing time. The SLIAC operates as a competitive mid-level conference where consistent performance translates to meaningful recognition. You'll develop within structured offensive and defensive schemes that demand basketball intelligence and positional accountability. Mayes prioritizes recruiting players who understand that mastery of fundamentals, decision-making, and role clarity drive program success. Batesville's location creates a focused environment away from major recruiting noise. That geography isn't a limitation, it's strategic insulation. You'll spend your college years in a setting built for concentration on academics and basketball without constant distractions. The campus supports serious student-athletes committed to both classroom performance and on-court development. Lyon operates within realistic expectations for NCAA Division III. You won't find inflated promises here. Instead, you'll find a coach and staff who teach systematic improvement, compete in a conference where conference wins carry weight, and prepare players for life after basketball through genuine educational opportunities. The path forward depends on your willingness to embrace a four-year development plan rather than seeking shortcuts. If that aligns with your thinking, Lyon offers the structure and intentionality to maximize your potential. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$14,400/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
648
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,400 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,853 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,792 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,071 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,746 / year
- $110,001+
- $7,691 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 648
- Average net price
- $14,400 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $31,000 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $31,000 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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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Location , MO | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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 Lyon College D3?
Yes, Lyon College is an NCAA Division III program in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lyon College men's basketball.
What conference is Lyon College in?
Lyon College competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lyon College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,400 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lyon College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 648 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lyon College?
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.
Targeting Lyon College?
FCP coaches understand what D3 programs like Lyon College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
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.