Head Coach
Scott Cooper
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Cooper | Head Coach | scthcoop@iu.edu |
| Jason Clune | Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball | jaclune@iu.edu |
About Indiana University-South Bend Basketball
Indiana University-South Bend competes in the NAIA at a level where you'll get genuine playing time if you can contribute. Head coach Scott Cooper builds his roster around players who understand what it means to be a program builder, not a backup waiting for opportunity. This is basketball at a competitive but accessible tier, where your development matters more than your name. The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference brings solid competition, and IU South Bend plays a schedule that challenges you without overselling what the program is. You'll face quality opponents, develop under coaching staff that prioritizes fundamentals, and earn minutes based on what you do in practice and games. The academic component is real: you're getting an Indiana University degree while playing, which carries weight beyond athletics. What works here: guards who can handle the ball and shoot, forwards who rebound and defend, centers who understand positioning. Players who come in ready to work, not expecting the program to hand them roles. The coaching staff values consistency and basketball IQ over athleticism alone. South Bend is a real city with real winters and real communities. It's not glamorous, but it's honest. If you're serious about playing college basketball, getting a solid degree, and being part of a program's foundation, this is a genuine fit. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$8,607/yr
Grad rate
35%
Enrollment
3,933
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,607 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,752 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,564 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,333 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,330 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,058 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,933
- Average net price
- $8,607 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,424 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,032 / year
- Graduation rate
- 35%
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-South Bend NAIA?
Yes, Indiana University-South Bend is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Indiana University-South Bend men's basketball.
What conference is Indiana University-South Bend in?
Indiana University-South Bend competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Indiana University-South Bend?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,607 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-South Bend?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,933 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Indiana University-South Bend?
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.
The Commitment Indiana University-South Bend Respects
NAIA coaches at programs like Indiana University-South Bend extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.