Head Coach
Neal Young
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Ohio Northern University Basketball
The Ohio Athletic Conference is a grind, teams play man defense, value ball movement, and punish careless turnovers. Ohio Northern thrives in that environment. Head coach Neal Young has built a program that competes through discipline and execution rather than athleticism alone, which means he recruits players who understand spacing, can play multiple positions, and won't panic when defenses tighten. Ada, Ohio isn't a basketball hotbed, so Young tends to find overlooked talent from smaller Ohio high schools and post-grad programs, players with high basketball IQ who improve steadily through his system. The Polar Bears win through consistency. You'll see halfcourt sets, deliberate offensive pacing, and defensive rotations that require communication. Young's staff emphasizes film study and preparation; this isn't a run-and-gun program. Guards need to be capable three-point shooters and reliable decision-makers. Forwards must be versatile and willing to space the floor. Bigs are expected to defend positionally and finish within the system, not dominate the paint in isolation. What separates Ohio Northern recruits from the rest: they enter college knowing how to play within a team concept. There's no ego, just execution. If you value being part of something structured and sustainable, and you're willing to earn minutes through consistent improvement, this program develops players who finish strong in conference play. 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
$23,969/yr
Grad rate
71%
Enrollment
2,489
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,969 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,269 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,510 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,913 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,414 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,820 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,489
- Average net price
- $23,969 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,670 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,670 / year
- Graduation rate
- 71%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Ohio Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Baldwin Wallace University
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Location Berea, OH | Enrollment 2,842 | Avg. net price $27,222 |
Capital University
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Location Bexley, OH | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $20,550 |
Defiance College
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Location , OH | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $27,873 |
Heidelberg University
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Location Tiffin, OH | Enrollment 915 | Avg. net price $22,046 |
Marietta College
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Location Marietta, OH | Enrollment 952 | Avg. net price $22,890 |
Muskingum University
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Location New Concord, OH | Enrollment 1,376 | Avg. net price $19,145 |
Ohio Northern University
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Location Ada, OH | Enrollment 2,489 | Avg. net price $23,969 |
Otterbein University
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Location Westerville, OH | Enrollment 2,157 | Avg. net price $20,189 |
University of Mount Union
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Location Alliance, OH | Enrollment 1,995 | Avg. net price $23,956 |
Wilmington College
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Location Wilmington, OH | Enrollment 1,006 | Avg. net price $28,567 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ohio Northern University D3?
Yes, Ohio Northern University is an NCAA Division III program in the Ohio Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ohio Northern University men's basketball.
What conference is Ohio Northern University in?
Ohio Northern University competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ohio Northern University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,969 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Ohio Northern University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,489 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ohio Northern 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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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.