Head Coach
Dan Pearson
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Pearson | Head Coach - Men's Basketball | dpearson@carroll.edu |
| Brad Schmit | Lead Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball | bschmit@carroll.edu |
| Fr. Marc Lenneman | Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball | mlenneman@carroll.edu |
| Jay Jurgens | Assistant Coach - Men's Basketball (JV Head Coach) | jjurgens5@carroll.edu |
About Carroll College Basketball
The Frontier Conference operates differently than most NAIA leagues, it values sustained excellence over flash, and Carroll's program reflects that identity. Kurt Paulson has built a program that plays methodical basketball, emphasizing ball movement and defensive intensity over three-point volume. If you thrive in a system where spacing and floor IQ matter as much as athleticism, this is worth serious consideration. Helena's isolation works to the program's advantage. Recruits who come here are locked in, there's minimal distraction, and the community rallies around the team. Paulson's staff recruits players who want to develop fundamentally sound games rather than showcase stats. The Frontier Conference features competitive opponents like Providence (independent status), and Carroll regularly competes in tournaments that draw teams from stronger conferences, giving players exposure beyond the league. The coaching philosophy centers on ball security and transition defense. You won't see high-volume shot-takers thriving here unless they buy into the system. Instead, Paulson values versatile players who can play multiple positions and contribute on both ends without the ball. Post players need footwork and passing ability, he doesn't recruit plodding big men. The academic environment at Carroll is rigorous. Expect to manage serious coursework alongside basketball. If you're looking for a place to play meaningful minutes against legitimate competition while earning a legitimate degree in a tight-knit community, Carroll deserves your attention. 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
$26,295/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
1,092
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,295 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,430 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,844 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,047 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,634 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,538 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,092
- Average net price
- $26,295 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,070 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,070 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frontier Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bellevue University
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Location Bellevue, NE | Enrollment 10,220 | Avg. net price $11,743 |
Bismarck State College
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Location Bismarck, ND | Enrollment 2,839 | Avg. net price $9,531 |
Carroll College
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Location Helena, MT | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $26,295 |
Dakota State University
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Location Madison, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,554 |
Dickinson State University
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Location Dickinson, ND | Enrollment 1,090 | Avg. net price $14,076 |
Mayville State University
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Location Mayville, ND | Enrollment 733 | Avg. net price $13,637 |
Montana State University-Northern
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Location Havre, MT | Enrollment 761 | Avg. net price $14,686 |
| Montana Technological University View program → | Location Butte, MT | Enrollment 1,480 | Avg. net price $17,205 |
Rocky Mountain College
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Location Billings, MT | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $21,679 |
University of Montana Western
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Location Dillon, MT | Enrollment 1,198 | Avg. net price $19,481 |
| University of Providence View program → | Location Great Falls, MT | Enrollment 528 | Avg. net price $21,492 |
Valley City State University
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Location Valley City, ND | Enrollment 958 | Avg. net price $13,748 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carroll College NAIA?
Yes, Carroll College is an NAIA program in the Frontier Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Carroll College men's basketball.
What conference is Carroll College in?
Carroll College competes in the Frontier Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Carroll College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,295 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Carroll College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,092 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Carroll College?
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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.