Head Coach
Chris Kemp
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Kemp | Head Men's Basketball Coach | ckemp@eou.edu |
About Eastern Oregon University Basketball
Eastern Oregon University's basketball program positions you to develop methodically within a competitive NAIA structure. Head coach Chris Kemp designs a system that rewards basketball intelligence, players who understand spacing, decision-making, and role execution advance faster. The Cascade Collegiate Conference provides consistent competition where individual progress translates directly to team success, creating film and performance data that matters to scouts and coaches evaluating your next level. What you gain here over four years is a clear development pathway. The program emphasizes skill refinement and tactical awareness rather than shortcuts. You'll compete against opponents who prepare seriously, which sharpens your game against quality resistance. The La Grande campus community supports student-athletes with genuine integration into university life, not isolation. Kemp's approach values player responsibility, understanding why you do what you do on the floor, not just executing plays. This systematic development builds confidence when you transition beyond college basketball. Whether you're pursuing professional opportunities or leveraging your degree, this program equips you with both competitive experience and the analytical foundation that separates complete players from one-dimensional ones. The strategic value is tangible: you spend four years in a program that prioritizes sustainable skill development and basketball IQ within a stable conference environment. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$15,665/yr
Grad rate
38%
Enrollment
2,172
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,665 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,751 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,170 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,022 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,440 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,210 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,172
- Average net price
- $15,665 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,634 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,854 / year
- Graduation rate
- 38%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cascade Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bushnell University
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Location Eugene, OR | Enrollment 517 | Avg. net price $19,624 |
Corban University
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Location Salem, OR | Enrollment 678 | Avg. net price $32,913 |
Eastern Oregon University
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Location La Grande, OR | Enrollment 2,172 | Avg. net price $15,665 |
Lewis-Clark State College
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Location Lewiston, ID | Enrollment 2,385 | Avg. net price $13,632 |
Multnomah University
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Northwest University
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Location Kirkland, WA | Enrollment 645 | Avg. net price $22,071 |
Oregon Institute of Technology
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Location Klamath Falls, OR | Enrollment 2,892 | Avg. net price $17,499 |
Southern Oregon University
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Location Ashland, OR | Enrollment 2,751 | Avg. net price $20,998 |
The College of Idaho
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Location Caldwell, ID | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,602 |
The Evergreen State College
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Location Olympia, WA | Enrollment 2,160 | Avg. net price $25,154 |
Trinity International University
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Location Deerfield, IL | Enrollment 55 | Avg. net price — |
| University of the Cumberlands View program → | Location Williamsburg, KY | Enrollment 6,941 | Avg. net price $13,885 |
Walla Walla University
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Location College Place, WA | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $27,786 |
Warner Pacific University
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment 375 | Avg. net price $17,739 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eastern Oregon University NAIA?
Yes, Eastern Oregon University is an NAIA program in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Eastern Oregon University men's basketball.
What conference is Eastern Oregon University in?
Eastern Oregon University competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Eastern Oregon University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,665 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Eastern Oregon University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,172 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Eastern Oregon 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.
NAIA Programs Like Eastern Oregon University Are Recruiting Right Now
NAIA 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 Eastern Oregon 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.