Head Coach
Nick Jones
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Jones | Head Coach | nicholas_jones@friends.edu |
| Chris Tyler | Graduate Assistant Intern Coach | chris_tyler@student.friends.edu |
| Quintin Brown | Student Assistant Coach | quintin_brown@student.friends.edu |
About Friends University Basketball
Friends University builds guards and versatile wings through a deliberate offensive system that emphasizes ball movement and three-point shooting. Head coach Austin McBeth runs a program within the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association that values shooting consistency and floor spacing, players who can knock down open looks and move without the ball will see consistent minutes. The typical Friend succeeds in a pace-controlled environment where decision-making matters as much as athleticism. The program recruits players ready to compete immediately in a mid-major NAIA conference. You'll face disciplined defenses and opponents who execute fundamentals. McBeth's squads tend toward balanced scoring and ball security rather than iso-heavy play, so guards need court vision and forwards need to develop as perimeter threats. Physical tools alone won't carry you here, basketball IQ and willingness to move the offense separate starters from bench players. Wichita offers a solid mid-size market with consistent fan support. The campus provides the resources expected at this level, and the KCAC schedule demands consistency over the course of a season. If you're a shooter or a secondary ball-handler looking for meaningful college experience in a system that rewards spacing and efficiency, this program offers real opportunity to develop and compete. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$26,384/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
1,048
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,384 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,582 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,138 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,418 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,834 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,715 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,048
- Average net price
- $26,384 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,685 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,685 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Avila University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,312 | Avg. net price $16,675 |
Bethany College
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Location Lindsborg, KS | Enrollment 569 | Avg. net price $28,538 |
Bethel College
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Location North Newton, KS | Enrollment 504 | Avg. net price $31,503 |
Evangel University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,229 | Avg. net price $19,152 |
Friends University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 1,048 | Avg. net price $26,384 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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Location Salina, KS | Enrollment 956 | Avg. net price $22,165 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Location Bartlesville, OK | Enrollment 673 | Avg. net price $30,061 |
Ottawa University
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Location Ottawa, KS | Enrollment 870 | Avg. net price $27,572 |
Southwestern College
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Location Winfield, KS | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $30,086 |
Sterling College
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Location Sterling, KS | Enrollment 538 | Avg. net price $24,297 |
Tabor College
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Location Hillsboro, KS | Enrollment 494 | Avg. net price $19,034 |
University of Saint Mary
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Location Leavenworth, KS | Enrollment 925 | Avg. net price $20,881 |
| York University View program → | Location York, NE | Enrollment 428 | Avg. net price $24,373 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friends University NAIA?
Yes, Friends University is an NAIA program in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Friends University men's basketball.
What conference is Friends University in?
Friends University competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Friends University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,384 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Friends University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,048 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Friends 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.
Friends University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a NAIA program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Friends University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.