Head Coach
Sam Kohnke
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Kohnke | Head Coach | skohnke@langston.edu |
| Jon Warren | Associate Head Coach | jon.warren@langston.edu |
| Quentre Roberts | Assistant Coach/Player Development | quentre.roberts@langston.edu |
| Mikey Malone III | Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations | mikey.malone@langston.edu |
| Dametrius Walker | Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coord. | dametrius.walker@langston.edu |
About Langston University Basketball
Langston basketball operates in the Sooner Athletic Conference with a straightforward formula: develop players who can compete at the NAIA level and beyond. Head coach Chris Wright builds rosters around skill development and basketball IQ, favoring players who embrace fundamentals and team- oriented play. The program doesn't recruit one-dimensional scorers, it develops well-rounded guards and forwards capable of executing in multiple roles. The typical Langston player arrives with decent athleticism but raw fundamentals. Wright's system emphasizes ball movement, defensive positioning, and spacing. You'll see deliberate offensive sets rather than freelance iso-heavy basketball. Players who thrive here are coachable, understand spacing concepts, and want to improve daily. The Sooner Athletic Conference requires consistency; mid-range efficiency and perimeter shooting matter more than isolation dominance. Langston provides exposure within NAIA circles and builds transfer pathways for players seeking NCAA Division II or III opportunities. The program maintains realistic expectations about player development timelines, expect honest feedback about your ceiling and role. Playing time typically reflects readiness, not promises. The environment suits hungry players ready to prove they belong at this level, not those expecting immediate starting minutes or portal leverage. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$14,546/yr
Grad rate
19%
Enrollment
1,742
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,546 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,579 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,798 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,870 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,067 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,742
- Average net price
- $14,546 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,138 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,124 / year
- Graduation rate
- 19%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sooner Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bacone College
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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 Langston University NAIA?
Yes, Langston University is an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Langston University men's basketball.
What conference is Langston University in?
Langston University competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Langston University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,546 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 Langston University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,742 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Langston 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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Langston University
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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.