Head Coach
Rob Sanicola
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About University of Southern Maine Basketball
Southern Maine's Little East Conference program demands versatility and pace awareness. Head coach Rob Sanicola builds rosters that thrive in transition and value ball movement over isolation. This isn't a power-conference schedule, but the competition is consistent and measurable, teams in the Little East defend at a high level and punish lazy spacing. The typical Southern Maine player moves well without the ball, can execute a swing pass, and understands defensive rotations. The program prioritizes guards and wings who can guard multiple positions. Post players need to screen effectively and finish in traffic rather than dominate in the paint. Sanicola doesn't recruit specialists; he wants complementary pieces who understand their role within a system. Playing time operates on merit and fit. Freshmen and transfers should expect to earn minutes through training camp performance and practice consistency. The program values attendance, punctuality, and basketball IQ in that order. Portland's location and Division III classification mean this is a choice for players seeking serious basketball development without the recruiting circus. You'll get real coaching, consistent minutes pathways, and a chance to be part of a program that competes within its conference level. If you're evaluating Southern Maine, focus on understanding what Sanicola's system demands from your position. Watch film of recent conference games. Talk to current players about practice structure. This is analytical evaluation territory, not emotional decision- making. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$14,927/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
4,222
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,927 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,980 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,278 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,194 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,400 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,982 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,222
- Average net price
- $14,927 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,630 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $31,080 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Little East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Eastern Connecticut State University
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Location Willimantic, CT | Enrollment 3,418 | Avg. net price $20,502 |
Keene State College
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Location Keene, NH | Enrollment 2,699 | Avg. net price $17,940 |
Plymouth State University
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Location Plymouth, NH | Enrollment 3,153 | Avg. net price $19,530 |
Rhode Island College
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Location Providence, RI | Enrollment 5,049 | Avg. net price $10,959 |
University of Massachusetts Boston
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 11,512 | Avg. net price $22,548 |
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
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Location Dartmouth, MA | Enrollment 5,221 | Avg. net price $20,319 |
University of Southern Maine
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Location Portland, ME | Enrollment 4,222 | Avg. net price $14,927 |
Western Connecticut State University
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Location Danbury, CT | Enrollment 3,511 | Avg. net price $16,754 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Southern Maine D3?
Yes, University of Southern Maine is an NCAA Division III program in the Little East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Southern Maine men's basketball.
What conference is University of Southern Maine in?
University of Southern Maine competes in the Little East Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Southern Maine?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,927 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Southern Maine?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,222 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Southern Maine?
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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D3
Our track record of placing players at D3 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as University of Southern Maine. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.