Head Coach
Javier Heridia
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Heridia | Head Coach | jaheridi@iu.edu |
| Benjamin Chinn | Assistant Coach | bachinn@iu.edu |
| Steve Hatchett | JV Head Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach | stehatch@iu.edu |
About Indiana University Northwest Basketball
Indiana University Northwest offers a practical path for players serious about balancing education and competitive basketball. Head Coach Javier Heridia leads a program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference where players get genuine playing time and meaningful development rather than riding the bench. Located in Gary, Indiana, the university delivers a legitimate degree from the IU system, a credential that holds real weight whether basketball leads to professional opportunities or not. NAIA basketball at IU Northwest means you're competing against players committed to the game, but without the recruiting circus of Division I. You'll develop skills in a structured environment where coaches invest in your growth because your success directly impacts team performance. The Chicagoland conference provides solid regional competition and exposure, and the program actively uses the transfer portal both ways, creating realistic pathways to higher levels if you're ready, or positioning you for meaningful roles immediately. Coach Heridia values players who understand that elite development happens in practice and film sessions, not just games. You'll get coaching feedback that translates to actual improvement, better positioning for professional basketball or graduate school, and a degree that opens doors beyond athletics. This is for recruits who want a professional experience without the hype, where your effort directly determines your playing time and your trajectory. 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
$5,567/yr
Grad rate
36%
Enrollment
2,661
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,567 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,395 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,098 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,839 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,405 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,342 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,661
- Average net price
- $5,567 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,424 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,032 / year
- Graduation rate
- 36%
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 Indiana University Northwest NAIA?
Yes, Indiana University Northwest is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Indiana University Northwest men's basketball.
What conference is Indiana University Northwest in?
Indiana University Northwest competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Indiana University Northwest?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,567 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 Indiana University Northwest?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,661 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Indiana University Northwest?
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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including NAIA
Our track record of placing players at NAIA programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Indiana University Northwest. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.