Head Coach
Rashad Allen
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Rashad Allen | Head Coach | rallen@cbc.edu |
| Rico Overall | Basketball Staff | coverall@cbc.edu |
About Central Baptist College Basketball
The American Midwest Conference operates differently than many NAIA leagues, it's a grind-it-out conference where turnovers, bench depth, and rebounding margin often decide games rather than three- point volume. Central Baptist's program under Sam Kohnke reflects that philosophy. He's built a system that values ball security and defensive intensity, recruiting players who understand that conference play in the AMC isn't forgiving for teams that don't execute fundamentals. Conway sits in a recruiting hotbed with access to talent across Arkansas and nearby states, which Kohnke has leveraged to develop consistent roster depth. The program competes within realistic NCAA tournament transfer windows, meaning players serious about playing time at the NAIA level will find genuine opportunity, not just a roster spot. Kohnke's coaching staff prioritizes players with basketball IQ, guards who can run sets, forwards who can defend multiple positions, and bigs who understand spacing in the modern game. If you're a prospect evaluating Central Baptist, understand the AMC's competitive level requires players who've been developed properly. This isn't a conference where casual approaches survive. The program expects maturity, coachability, and a willingness to compete in practice like games matter. 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
$20,276/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
484
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,276 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,430 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,502 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,315 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,467 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,504 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 484
- Average net price
- $20,276 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $23,050 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,050 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Midwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Baptist College
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Location Conway, AR | Enrollment 484 | Avg. net price $20,276 |
Columbia College
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Location Columbia, MO | Enrollment 4,950 | Avg. net price $25,982 |
Crowley's Ridge College
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Location Paragould, AR | Enrollment 165 | Avg. net price $18,918 |
Hannibal-LaGrange University
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Location Hannibal, MO | Enrollment 410 | Avg. net price $21,546 |
Harris-Stowe State University
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 960 | Avg. net price $11,182 |
| University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy View program → | Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 337 | Avg. net price $28,540 |
Williams Baptist University
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Location Walnut Ridge, AR | Enrollment 478 | Avg. net price $17,814 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Baptist College NAIA?
Yes, Central Baptist College is an NAIA program in the American Midwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Central Baptist College men's basketball.
What conference is Central Baptist College in?
Central Baptist College competes in the American Midwest Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Central Baptist College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,276 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Central Baptist College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 484 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Central Baptist College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, 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 NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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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.