Head Coach
Drake Diener
drdiener33@marianuniversity.edu
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About Marian University (Wisconsin) Basketball
Marian University's basketball program operates within a deliberate development framework designed to compound your skills across four years. Head Coach Drake Diener builds a system where role clarity accelerates improvement, you understand your function within the offense, defensive principles apply consistently, and repetition becomes your competitive advantage. Playing in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference positions you against regionally competitive opponents who expose weaknesses and reward precision. The strategic value here extends beyond game film. Division III programs at Marian's level emphasize academic integration with athletic demand, meaning your schedule forces genuine time management. You develop decision-making under constraint, a transferable skill regardless of your post-college path. The Fond du Lac location creates a tight-knit team environment where internal competition sharpens daily, and coaching attention remains individualized. Over a four-year arc, you're building a foundation that prioritizes sustainable growth over inflated statistics. Coach Diener's approach to player development respects the intelligence required to understand *why* certain principles matter, not just executing surface- level fundamentals. You'll graduate with a degree and a basketball resume that reflects genuine improvement, not circumstantial opportunity. This program rewards patience and self-awareness. If you're the type of player who values knowing exactly where you stand and why, and you're willing to commit to incremental excellence, Marian represents a sound strategic position. 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
$22,225/yr
Grad rate
46%
Enrollment
1,010
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,225 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,132 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,417 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,139 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,598 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,904 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,010
- Average net price
- $22,225 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,422 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,422 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Aurora University
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Location Aurora, IL | Enrollment 3,974 | Avg. net price $19,385 |
Benedictine University
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Location Lisle, IL | Enrollment 1,942 | Avg. net price $18,910 |
Concordia University Chicago
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Location River Forest, IL | Enrollment 1,323 | Avg. net price $17,217 |
Concordia University Wisconsin
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Location Mequon, WI | Enrollment 2,197 | Avg. net price $29,239 |
Dominican University
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Location River Forest, IL | Enrollment 2,561 | Avg. net price $14,013 |
Edgewood College
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Location Madison, WI | Enrollment 1,107 | Avg. net price $28,487 |
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 2,833 | Avg. net price $22,443 |
Lakeland University
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Location Sheboygan, WI | Enrollment 1,212 | Avg. net price $23,722 |
Marian University (Wisconsin)
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Location Fond du Lac, WI | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $22,225 |
Milwaukee School of Engineering
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Location Milwaukee, WI | Enrollment 2,654 | Avg. net price $27,027 |
Northland College
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Rockford University
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Location Rockford, IL | Enrollment 972 | Avg. net price $22,581 |
St. Norbert College
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Location De Pere, WI | Enrollment 1,662 | Avg. net price $28,822 |
Wisconsin Lutheran College
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Location Milwaukee, WI | Enrollment 943 | Avg. net price $24,761 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marian University (Wisconsin) D3?
Yes, Marian University (Wisconsin) is an NCAA Division III program in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Marian University (Wisconsin) men's basketball.
What conference is Marian University (Wisconsin) in?
Marian University (Wisconsin) competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Marian University (Wisconsin)?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,225 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Marian University (Wisconsin)?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,010 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Marian University (Wisconsin)?
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.
Compete at the Level Marian University (Wisconsin) Scouts
D3 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Marian University (Wisconsin) need to make a decision.
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.