Head Coach
Brian Barnes
Program contact: Barryn Shark, Assistant Coach
sharkb@sage.edu
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About Russell Sage College Basketball
You're weighing whether you can compete at a level that still demands real skill and basketball IQ, just without the chaos of big-time recruiting. Russell Sage College in the Skyline Conference offers exactly that balance, serious basketball in an environment where you're not a number. Head coach Brian Barnes builds programs around players who understand the game's fundamentals and want to develop within a team structure. Division III basketball here means you'll face opponents who can play, who've been coached well, and who take winning seriously. What changes is the pressure, you get space to actually grow, to contribute meaningfully, and to be known by your coaches as a person, not a prospect. Russell Sage competes in a competitive Skyline Conference where games matter and winning requires execution. The program values players who show up ready to work, who understand their role, and who see college basketball as part of a larger education. Your day won't revolve around basketball, it'll be balanced with academics and campus life, but when you step on the court, the commitment is real. If you're looking for a program where solid basketball fundamentals, consistency, and coachability matter more than NBA hype, this is worth exploring. You'll get developed. You'll be coached. You'll play meaningful games. 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.
Net price
$21,084/yr
Grad rate
59%
Enrollment
1,244
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,084 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,978 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,113 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,831 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,121 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,440 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,244
- Average net price
- $21,084 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $39,812 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $39,812 / year
- Graduation rate
- 59%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Skyline Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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College of Mount Saint Vincent
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Location The Bronx, NY | Enrollment 2,692 | Avg. net price $19,758 |
Farmingdale State College
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Location Farmingdale, NY | Enrollment 9,552 | Avg. net price $6,146 |
Manhattanville College
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Location , NY | Enrollment 1,362 | Avg. net price $21,572 |
Medaille University
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Location Purchase, NY | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Mount Saint Mary College
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Location Newburgh, NY | Enrollment 1,148 | Avg. net price $26,680 |
Russell Sage College
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Location Albany, NY | Enrollment 1,244 | Avg. net price $21,084 |
Sarah Lawrence College
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Location Yonkers, NY | Enrollment 1,530 | Avg. net price $37,096 |
St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn)
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Location Brooklyn, NY | Enrollment 3,144 | Avg. net price $18,853 |
St. Joseph's University (Long Island)
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Location , NY | Enrollment 3,144 | Avg. net price $18,853 |
State University of New York at Oswego
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Location Old Westbury, NY | Enrollment 5,473 | Avg. net price $16,300 |
State University of New York Maritime College
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Location The Bronx, NY | Enrollment 1,285 | Avg. net price $22,888 |
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
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Location Kings Point, NY | Enrollment 962 | Avg. net price $1,516 |
Yeshiva University
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Location New York, NY | Enrollment 2,852 | Avg. net price $49,210 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Russell Sage College D3?
Yes, Russell Sage College is an NCAA Division III program in the Skyline Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Russell Sage College men's basketball.
What conference is Russell Sage College in?
Russell Sage College competes in the Skyline Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Russell Sage College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,084 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Russell Sage College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,244 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Russell Sage 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.
Your Eligibility for Russell Sage College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Russell Sage College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.