Head Coach
John Lamanna
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Whitman College Basketball
Whitman College basketball operates within a strategic framework designed to develop complete players over four years. Head Coach John Lamanna has built a program in the Northwest Conference that emphasizes systematic skill development and positional versatility, the kind of foundational work that compounds over time. Playing Division III basketball in a competitive conference demands precision: understanding spacing, reading defenses, executing sets. These aren't flashy attributes, but they're what separate players who have college experience from those who can sustain careers at higher levels. The Walla Walla environment offers genuine advantages for the thoughtful player. The Northwest Conference provides consistent competition that tests your decision-making under pressure. You'll develop within a system where individual improvement is tracked and intentional, not accidental. Lamanna's approach rewards players who invest in the unglamorous work, footwork refinement, defensive positioning, team continuity, because that's what wins conference games and builds winning basketball culture. Over four years at Whitman, you're not just playing basketball; you're building a resume. The program's emphasis on development creates a pathway where meaningful minutes translate into measurable growth. You'll understand your role, develop chemistry with teammates, and leave with the kind of basketball IQ that matters whether you pursue post-college opportunities or move into life after the sport. This is strategic positioning, a program that values your four-year trajectory. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$29,486/yr
Grad rate
75%
Enrollment
1,531
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $29,486 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,180 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,281 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,982 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,834 / year
- $110,001+
- $39,342 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,531
- Average net price
- $29,486 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $66,610 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $66,610 / year
- Graduation rate
- 75%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
George Fox University
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Location Newberg, OR | Enrollment 2,699 | Avg. net price $31,648 |
Lewis & Clark College
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment 2,120 | Avg. net price $34,286 |
Linfield University
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Location McMinnville, OR | Enrollment 1,621 | Avg. net price $24,882 |
Pacific Lutheran University
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Location Tacoma, WA | Enrollment 2,401 | Avg. net price $20,652 |
Pacific University
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Location Forest Grove, OR | Enrollment 1,516 | Avg. net price $35,520 |
University of Puget Sound
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Location Tacoma, WA | Enrollment 1,594 | Avg. net price $32,507 |
Whitman College
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Location Walla Walla, WA | Enrollment 1,531 | Avg. net price $29,486 |
Whitworth University
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Location Spokane, WA | Enrollment 1,858 | Avg. net price $23,009 |
Willamette University
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Location Salem, OR | Enrollment 1,592 | Avg. net price $25,908 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitman College D3?
Yes, Whitman College is an NCAA Division III program in the Northwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Whitman College men's basketball.
What conference is Whitman College in?
Whitman College competes in the Northwest Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Whitman College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $29,486 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Whitman College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,531 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Whitman 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Whitman College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D3 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Whitman College require.
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.