Head Coach
Michael McClendon
mmcclendon@springfieldcollege.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Springfield College Basketball
Springfield College produces versatile players who thrive in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference, a league that emphasizes balanced offensive execution and defensive discipline. Head coach Michael McClendon builds rosters around players willing to embrace multiple roles, ball handlers who defend wings, forwards who can stretch the floor, and bigs comfortable in pick-and-roll action. The program competes in a conference where consistency matters more than explosive stretches; games are decided by execution, not talent gaps alone. Players here develop in an environment that values basketball IQ and coachability. McClendon's system rewards guards who can run a half-court offense and forwards who understand spacing. The conference schedule demands efficiency, turnovers are costly, and defensive rotations punish carelessness. If you're evaluating Springfield, consider whether you're ready to earn minutes through high-level decision-making and off-ball movement rather than athleticism alone. The program attracts players serious about playing college basketball in a competitive Division III setting. Spring field's campus offers solid facilities and an athletic culture where hoops matters. Your fit here depends on whether you can accept playing a defined role in a system-dependent approach while developing skills the NEWMAC values. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$28,053/yr
Grad rate
71%
Enrollment
1,751
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,053 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,055 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,635 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,381 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,630 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,591 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,751
- Average net price
- $28,053 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $46,700 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $46,700 / year
- Graduation rate
- 71%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Babson College
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Location Wellesley, MA | Enrollment 2,728 | Avg. net price $34,096 |
Clark University
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 2,214 | Avg. net price $29,446 |
Emerson College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 3,870 | Avg. net price $49,215 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Location Cambridge, MA | Enrollment 4,535 | Avg. net price $14,815 |
Salve Regina University
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Location Newport, RI | Enrollment 2,121 | Avg. net price $36,528 |
Springfield College
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Location Springfield, MA | Enrollment 1,751 | Avg. net price $28,053 |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
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Location New London, CT | Enrollment 1,108 | Avg. net price — |
Wheaton College
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Location Norton, MA | Enrollment 1,773 | Avg. net price $31,147 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Location Worcester, MA | Enrollment 5,447 | Avg. net price $43,885 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springfield College D3?
Yes, Springfield College is an NCAA Division III program in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Springfield College men's basketball.
What conference is Springfield College in?
Springfield College competes in the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Springfield College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,053 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Springfield College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,751 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Springfield 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.
D3 Programs Like Springfield College Are Recruiting Right Now
D3 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Springfield College and programs like it at the right moment.
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.