Head Coach
Kip Ioane
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Willamette University Basketball
The Northwest Conference operates with different recruitment math than most Division III leagues, depth matters more than star power, and Willamette's program reflects that philosophy. Head coach Kip Ioane has built a squad that values ball movement and defensive accountability over isolation scoring. Salem's location creates a real advantage: the team isn't competing for local talent against powerhouse Pac-12 programs, which means roster construction follows a different path than you'd see in other D-III regions. Ioane's system asks guards to facilitate and wings to defend multiple positions. The Bearcats lean toward three-point shooting volume, but only from players who've earned it through practice efficiency metrics. This isn't a program that gives you 25 shots because you're a recruit; you earn minutes through film study and scout-team consistency. The conference itself includes schools like Pacific Lutheran and George Fox that develop solid mid-major transfers and NAIA comeups. Willamette competes in that tier, athletic rosters filled with players from smaller recruiting bases who maximized their college development. If you're interested in a program where coaching fundamentals matter as much as athleticism, where the staff values basketball IQ over one-dimensional skillsets, this is worth serious consideration. The campus offers genuine Division III residential life without the pretense of fake amateurism that haunts higher divisions. 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
$25,908/yr
Grad rate
71%
Enrollment
1,592
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,908 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,139 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,801 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,597 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,962 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,914 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,592
- Average net price
- $25,908 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $54,224 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,224 / year
- Graduation rate
- 71%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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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 Willamette University D3?
Yes, Willamette University is an NCAA Division III program in the Northwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Willamette University men's basketball.
What conference is Willamette University in?
Willamette University competes in the Northwest Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Willamette University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,908 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Willamette University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,592 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Willamette University?
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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.