Head Coach
Matt Croci
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Wittenberg University Basketball
Wittenberg plays competitive Division III basketball in the North Coast Athletic Conference. This is a program for players who want meaningful minutes, development-focused coaching, and a legitimate four-year college experience without the recruiting circus of higher divisions. Head coach Matt Croci builds teams that play solid fundamentals and execute on both ends. You'll get real playing time here, not a redshirt year watching from the bench. The program develops guards and wing players particularly well, with an emphasis on ball movement and defensive intensity. Wittenberg competes hard in conference play and makes tournament runs regularly, giving you the chance to play meaningful games in March. The academic piece matters here. You're attending a respected liberal arts university in Springfield with strong programs across engineering, business, and sciences. Balancing Division III basketball with genuine academics is part of the deal, this isn't a basketball factory. Recruitment to Wittenberg works differently than D-I programs. Coaches want self-aware players who understand their skill level honestly and are committed to improvement. They're looking for character, coachability, and guys who fit the NCAC's competitive standard. If you're a solid high school player who can play college basketball while earning a real degree, this program offers that path straightforwardly. 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
$23,310/yr
Grad rate
61%
Enrollment
1,215
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,310 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,231 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,645 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,541 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,608 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,238 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,215
- Average net price
- $23,310 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $47,064 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $47,064 / year
- Graduation rate
- 61%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
North Coast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Denison University
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Location Granville, OH | Enrollment 2,380 | Avg. net price $40,163 |
DePauw University
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Location Greencastle, IN | Enrollment 1,905 | Avg. net price $19,916 |
John Carroll University
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Location University Heights, OH | Enrollment 2,274 | Avg. net price $27,167 |
Kenyon College
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Location Gambier, OH | Enrollment 1,732 | Avg. net price $33,279 |
Oberlin College
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Location Oberlin, OH | Enrollment 2,887 | Avg. net price $41,987 |
Ohio Wesleyan University
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Location Delaware, OH | Enrollment 1,516 | Avg. net price $20,196 |
Wabash College
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Location Crawfordsville, IN | Enrollment 866 | Avg. net price $23,532 |
Wittenberg University
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Location Springfield, OH | Enrollment 1,215 | Avg. net price $23,310 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wittenberg University D3?
Yes, Wittenberg University is an NCAA Division III program in the North Coast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wittenberg University men's basketball.
What conference is Wittenberg University in?
Wittenberg University competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wittenberg University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,310 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Wittenberg University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,215 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wittenberg University?
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 Wittenberg University 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 Wittenberg University 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.