Head Coach
Matt Hiebert
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hiebert | Head Men's Basketball Coach | matt.hiebert@hesston.edu |
| Sam Maldonado | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | sam.maldonado@hesston.edu |
| Dillon Weaver | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | dillon.weaver@hesston.edu |
| Dallas Stutzman | Director of Basketball Operations | dallas.stutzman@hesston.edu |
About Hesston College Basketball
Walk into the Hesston College gym on game day, and you'll feel the pulse of a program built on resilience and community. Matt Hiebert has cultivated something rare at the NAIA level, a team that plays with intention, where every possession matters and defensive intensity sets the tone. The Larks compete in the Continental Athletic Conference, a circuit known for competitive basketball and programs that develop players year-round. Hesston's story runs deep in Kansas basketball circles. Alumni have moved on to professional opportunities and successful careers beyond the court, a testament to how the program balances athletic development with genuine education. The culture here emphasizes toughness without sacrificing fundamentals. Players who come through understand the value of earning minutes, of showing up in practice with purpose, and of representing something larger than themselves. The program recruits players who want to compete immediately, who aren't looking for a free pass but rather a platform to prove themselves. Kansas basketball has a particular tradition, grit mixed with skill, and Hesston carries that forward. Hiebert builds rosters thoughtfully, mixing experienced veterans with hungry newcomers who elevate each other. If you're evaluating fit, consider whether you thrive in environments where hard work is the baseline, not the exception. Hesston offers real playing time opportunities for committed athletes who buy into a program with genuine community roots. 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
$17,352/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
372
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,352 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,674 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,972 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,130 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,287 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,737 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 372
- Average net price
- $17,352 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $34,298 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $34,298 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
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 Hesston College NAIA?
Yes, Hesston College is an NAIA program in the Continental Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hesston College men's basketball.
What conference is Hesston College in?
Hesston College competes in the Continental Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hesston College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,352 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hesston College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 372 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hesston College?
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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.