Head Coach
Bill Czech
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Czech | Head Coach - 16th Season | wjczech@hiu.edu |
| John Janssen | Assistant Coach | jdjanssen@hiu.edu |
| Roy Green | Assistant Coach | rlgreen@hiu.edu |
About Hope International University Basketball
Walk into the Hope International gym on game day, and you'll feel the weight of a program built on resilience. For decades, the Royals have proven that excellence isn't about flashy headlines, it's about showing up, competing hard, and representing something bigger than yourself. Head coach Bill Czech has cultivated a culture where players understand that their time here matters beyond the scoreboard, in how they develop as competitors and people. Competing in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference, Hope International attracts players who want to play meaningful basketball while pursuing a rigorous education. The Royals play a disciplined, team-first game that values ball movement, defensive intensity, and accountability. Czech's approach emphasizes player development, he's invested in helping athletes improve their craft and prepare for life after college, whether that's professional basketball or other pursuits. Fullerton's location in Orange County puts you near professional scouts, Southern California's basketball ecosystem, and a diverse student body that challenges you academically and socially. Hope International athletes graduate, transfer successfully, and carry the program's reputation with them. If you're a high school or post-graduate player looking for a program that takes your development seriously, on the court and in the classroom, Hope International offers a genuine pathway forward. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$31,029/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
564
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $31,029 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $29,646 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $34,669 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $33,850 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $36,340 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,732 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 564
- Average net price
- $31,029 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,650 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,650 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Southwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Christian University
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 1,165 | Avg. net price $36,720 |
| Benedictine University at Mesa View program → | Location Mesa, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University View program → | Location Prescott, AZ | Enrollment 3,218 | Avg. net price $38,102 |
Hope International University
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Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 564 | Avg. net price $31,029 |
La Sierra University
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 1,116 | Avg. net price $22,767 |
Life Pacific University
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Location San Dimas, CA | Enrollment 456 | Avg. net price $26,892 |
| Ottawa University Arizona View program → | Location Surprise, AZ | Enrollment 836 | Avg. net price $36,118 |
| Park University Gilbert View program → | Location Gilbert, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
The Master's University
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Location Santa Clarita, CA | Enrollment 1,622 | Avg. net price $33,777 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hope International University NAIA?
Yes, Hope International University is an NAIA program in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hope International University men's basketball.
What conference is Hope International University in?
Hope International University competes in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hope International University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $31,029 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hope International University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 564 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hope International 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.
Build the Profile Hope International University Coaches Want to See
Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Hope International University use every recruiting cycle.
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.