Northland College has closed. This page is kept for reference. The program is no longer recruiting, and the staff and contact details below are from before it closed. For programs still recruiting in Wisconsin, see the D3 schools in Wisconsin.

Northland College Men's Basketball

D3 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Wisconsin

Northland College

· Men's Basketball

D3 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference

Scott Sorenson

Head Coach

Season schedule

Head Coach

Scott Sorenson

ssorenson@northland.edu

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Assistant coaches change often. Confirm current staff on the program's official athletics site before reaching out.

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About Northland College Basketball

The Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference operates under a different competitive philosophy than most Division III leagues, depth and consistency matter more than any single tournament run. Northland College's program reflects that mentality. Under head coach Scott Sorenson, the Lakers build rosters designed to compete night in and night out within a conference that values fundamental basketball and player development over flash. Sorenson's program prioritizes guards who can execute in a deliberate offensive system and forwards who understand spacing and movement. He looks for players comfortable in a possession-oriented game where turnovers carry real weight. The NACC isn't a showcase conference for individual stat lines; it's where efficient two-way play gets rewarded. What sets Northland apart is how seriously the program takes the intersection of academics and athletics. Wisconsin's location and climate create a certain player profile, teams here tend to attract athletes comfortable with a grind-it-out mentality. The campus sits in a region where distraction is minimal, which means practice intensity stays high and film work happens consistently. If you thrive in a system that demands decision-making over volume shooting, and you want to develop as a complete player rather than pad stats, this is worth serious consideration. Sorenson's teams don't produce SportsCenter highlights, but they do produce graduates who understand basketball at a deeper level. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post- grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.

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Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Teams

Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Aurora University View program →	Location Aurora, IL	Enrollment 3,974	Avg. net price $19,385
Benedictine University View program →	Location Lisle, IL	Enrollment 1,942	Avg. net price $18,910
Concordia University Chicago View program →	Location River Forest, IL	Enrollment 1,323	Avg. net price $17,217
Concordia University Wisconsin View program →	Location Mequon, WI	Enrollment 2,197	Avg. net price $29,239
Dominican University View program →	Location River Forest, IL	Enrollment 2,561	Avg. net price $14,013
Edgewood College View program →	Location Madison, WI	Enrollment 1,107	Avg. net price $28,487
Illinois Institute of Technology View program →	Location Chicago, IL	Enrollment 2,833	Avg. net price $22,443
Lakeland University View program →	Location Sheboygan, WI	Enrollment 1,212	Avg. net price $23,722
Marian University (Wisconsin) View program →	Location Fond du Lac, WI	Enrollment 1,010	Avg. net price $22,225
Milwaukee School of Engineering View program →	Location Milwaukee, WI	Enrollment 2,654	Avg. net price $27,027
Northland College View program →	Location , WI	Enrollment —	Avg. net price —
Rockford University View program →	Location Rockford, IL	Enrollment 972	Avg. net price $22,581
St. Norbert College View program →	Location De Pere, WI	Enrollment 1,662	Avg. net price $28,822
Wisconsin Lutheran College View program →	Location Milwaukee, WI	Enrollment 943	Avg. net price $24,761

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northland College D3?

Yes, Northland College is an NCAA Division III program in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northland College men's basketball.

What conference is Northland College in?

Northland College competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference for D3 men's basketball.

How do I get recruited to Northland 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.