Head Coach
Jason Beschta
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Beschta | Head Coach | jbeschta@jbu.edu |
| Nate Quilling | Assistant Coach | nquilling@jbu.edu |
About John Brown University Basketball
You need to be ready the moment you step on campus. John Brown University doesn't build players, it develops competitors. Head coach Jason Beschta and his staff in the Sooner Athletic Conference expect NAIA-level intensity from day one. Siloam Springs is where soft skills get sharpened and soft bodies get tested. The program rewards consistency: players who show up prepared, who embrace the pace, who understand that every practice rep counts. This isn't a rebuild situation, it's a place where your work ethic determines your floor, not your ceiling. Beschta's system demands ball movement, defensive versatility, and players who can think the game. If you're not mentally sharp, physically conditioned, and ready to compete within a team structure, you'll feel the difference immediately. John Brown moves fast. The roster evolves for players who earn minutes, not for projects with potential. Winning programs in NAIA hoops operate on efficiency, offensive execution, defensive accountability, no wasted possessions. That's the standard here. Your high school highlight reel doesn't matter on game one. Your preparation does. Your conditioning does. Your understanding of spacing and angles does. Show up game-ready, and Beschta will find ways to get you on the floor. Arrive unprepared, and you'll spend your time watching. 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
$22,476/yr
Grad rate
77%
Enrollment
1,471
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,476 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,353 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,572 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,028 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,748 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,725 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,471
- Average net price
- $22,476 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $32,710 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $32,710 / year
- Graduation rate
- 77%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sooner Athletic Conference Teams
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Location , OK | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Central Christian College
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Location McPherson, KS | Enrollment 380 | Avg. net price $14,036 |
John Brown University
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Location Siloam Springs, AR | Enrollment 1,471 | Avg. net price $22,476 |
Langston University
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Location Langston, OK | Enrollment 1,742 | Avg. net price $14,546 |
Mid-America Christian University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $21,544 |
Oklahoma City University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,514 | Avg. net price $36,514 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
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Location Goodwell, OK | Enrollment 917 | Avg. net price $8,380 |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Location , TX | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Southwestern Christian University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 377 | Avg. net price $20,448 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Location Chickasha, OK | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $13,444 |
Wayland Baptist University
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Location Plainview, TX | Enrollment 2,041 | Avg. net price $23,421 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Brown University NAIA?
Yes, John Brown University is an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for John Brown University men's basketball.
What conference is John Brown University in?
John Brown University competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at John Brown University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,476 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at John Brown University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,471 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to John Brown 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.
The Commitment John Brown University Respects
NAIA coaches at programs like John Brown University 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.