Head Coach
Tony Bates
Program contact: Rick Romeli, Assistant Coach
rromeli@govst.edu
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About Governors State University Basketball
Building your college basketball resume requires more than talent, it demands intentional positioning within a program that values development and conference competition. At Governors State University, Head Coach Tony Bates constructs a systematic environment where players advance through clear pathways. Competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, you'll face consistent mid- level competition that tests your fundamentals while creating measurable improvement opportunities. Over four years, this approach builds both your on-court skill set and your credibility with scouts evaluating your trajectory. The program operates with strategic patience. Rather than chasing immediate results, Bates emphasizes offensive and defensive systems that translate across competitive levels. Players develop basketball IQ alongside athletic tools, understanding spacing, decision-making under pressure, and positional versatility. NAIA competition offers a deliberate stepping stone for serious student-athletes who want to maximize their development window and control their narrative entering post-college opportunities. The University Park campus provides access to Chicago-area resources while maintaining a focused team environment. This positioning matters. You're building your game in a setting where progress is measurable, where conference play creates legitimate competitive benchmarks, and where coaching consistency supports long-term growth. Evaluate this strategically: Does a program built on systematic development and conference stability align with your four-year goals? 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
$15,833/yr
Grad rate
23%
Enrollment
2,556
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,833 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,403 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,369 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,326 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,036 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,297 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,556
- Average net price
- $15,833 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,124 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,124 / year
- Graduation rate
- 23%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Calumet College of St. Joseph
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Location Whiting, IN | Enrollment 529 | Avg. net price $18,778 |
Cardinal Stritch University
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Location Charleston, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Governors State University
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Location University Park, IL | Enrollment 2,556 | Avg. net price $15,833 |
Holy Cross College
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Location Notre Dame, IN | Enrollment 639 | Avg. net price $24,547 |
| Indiana University Northwest View program → | Location Gary, IN | Enrollment 2,661 | Avg. net price $5,567 |
Indiana University-South Bend
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Location South Bend, IN | Enrollment 3,933 | Avg. net price $8,607 |
Judson University
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $19,224 |
Olivet Nazarene University
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Location Bourbonnais, IL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $19,978 |
Roosevelt University
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Location , IL | Enrollment 2,849 | Avg. net price $21,512 |
Saint Xavier University
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 3,096 | Avg. net price $10,171 |
St. Ambrose University
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Location Davenport, IA | Enrollment 1,916 | Avg. net price $23,689 |
Trinity Christian College
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Location , IL | Enrollment 820 | Avg. net price $15,155 |
University of St. Francis
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $15,961 |
Viterbo University
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Location La Crosse, WI | Enrollment 1,249 | Avg. net price $22,797 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Governors State University NAIA?
Yes, Governors State University is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Governors State University men's basketball.
What conference is Governors State University in?
Governors State University competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Governors State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,833 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 Governors State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,556 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Governors State 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.
Targeting Governors State University?
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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.