Head Coach
Carl Thomas
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Cleary University Basketball
Cleary basketball operates with a fundamentals-first approach under head coach Carl Thomas. The program competes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference at the NAIA level, where discipline and consistency separate contributors from bench players. What you'll find here is a direct evaluation framework. Thomas builds rosters around players who understand spacing, transition defense, and ball movement. The program values basketball intelligence over athleticism alone, guards who can read rotations, forwards who defend multiple positions, and bigs who move without the ball. Cleary doesn't recruit novelty; it recruits versatility. The WHAC is a competitive mid-tier conference where offensive efficiency matters. Teams that can execute half-court sets and limit turnovers consistently outperform those that don't. Cleary's recent trajectory suggests the program is built on defensive principles, which means your willingness to accept unglamorous responsibility on that end will determine your role. Playing time here comes to players who show up ready to defend first and prove they belong in the half-court game. The program attracts overlooked guard prospects and undersized forwards, players with something to prove who take coaching seriously. If you fit that profile, your next step is honest evaluation. Film review, shooting percentages, defensive footwork, these matter more than highlight plays. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$19,651/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
738
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,651 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,502 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,009 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,248 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,160 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,062 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 738
- Average net price
- $19,651 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $27,362 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,362 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Aquinas College
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 1,083 | Avg. net price $19,678 |
Cleary University
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Location Howell, MI | Enrollment 738 | Avg. net price $19,651 |
Cornerstone University
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 1,298 | Avg. net price $18,028 |
Lawrence Technological University
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Location Southfield, MI | Enrollment 1,668 | Avg. net price $33,466 |
Madonna University
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Location Livonia, MI | Enrollment 1,632 | Avg. net price $14,792 |
Rochester University
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Location Rochester, MI | Enrollment 792 | Avg. net price $18,100 |
University of Michigan-Dearborn
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Location Dearborn, MI | Enrollment 5,952 | Avg. net price $7,863 |
University of Northwestern Ohio
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Location Lima, OH | Enrollment 2,494 | Avg. net price $21,862 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleary University NAIA?
Yes, Cleary University is an NAIA program in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cleary University men's basketball.
What conference is Cleary University in?
Cleary University competes in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cleary University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,651 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Cleary University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 738 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cleary University?
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.