Head Coach
Matthew Downing
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Downing | Head Coach | mdowning@haskell.edu |
About Haskell Indian Nations University Basketball
The Continental Athletic Conference values consistency and chemistry over flash, which shapes how Matthew Downing builds at Haskell Indian Nations University. This isn't a league where one- dimensional scorers thrive; ball movement, defensive assignments, and role clarity matter intensely. Downing has constructed a program that demands versatility, guards who can defend multiple positions, forwards who understand spacing, and big men engaged in pick-and-roll action rather than isolation plays. What separates Haskell's culture is its emphasis on cultural identity alongside athletic development. Being part of a historically Native American institution means recruits join a community with genuine roots and purpose beyond NCAA wins. The program attracts players who value belonging and institutional mission. Lawrence itself offers a college town experience with strong academics backing the athletic investment. The Continental is mid-major basketball with competitive depth. Teams here shoot efficiently, defend in organized schemes, and rarely beat themselves with turnovers. Downing's squads follow that blueprint, disciplined, fundamentally sound, and built on low-possession efficiency rather than uptempo chaos. Playing time for true freshmen is limited; development happens through practice reps and freshman-level competition. Post-graduates and junior college transfers typically see earlier court minutes. Recruits should expect a coaching staff that grades film seriously, values players who accept their role, and builds rosters where 12 deep contributes meaningfully. If winning through structure and earning significant minutes through proven reliability appeals to you, Haskell merits close evaluation. 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
$8,507/yr
Grad rate
27%
Enrollment
978
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,507 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,536 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,364 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,396 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,007 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 978
- Average net price
- $8,507 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $600 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $600 / year
- Graduation rate
- 27%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Continental Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Alice Lloyd College
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Location Pippa Passes, KY | Enrollment 558 | Avg. net price $18,367 |
Arkansas Baptist College
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Location Little Rock, AR | Enrollment 342 | Avg. net price $12,951 |
Fisher College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,167 | Avg. net price $22,042 |
Florida College
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Location Temple Terrace, FL | Enrollment 588 | Avg. net price $25,840 |
Florida National University
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,449 | Avg. net price $22,575 |
Haskell Indian Nations University
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Location Lawrence, KS | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $8,507 |
Hesston College
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Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 372 | Avg. net price $17,352 |
McPherson College
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Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 872 | Avg. net price $28,431 |
Morris College
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Location Sumter, SC | Enrollment 383 | Avg. net price $22,920 |
Washington Adventist University
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Location Takoma Park, MD | Enrollment 452 | Avg. net price $23,303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Haskell Indian Nations University NAIA?
Yes, Haskell Indian Nations University is an NAIA program in the Continental Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Haskell Indian Nations University men's basketball.
What conference is Haskell Indian Nations University in?
Haskell Indian Nations University competes in the Continental Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Haskell Indian Nations University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,507 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 Haskell Indian Nations University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 978 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Haskell Indian Nations 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.