Head Coach
Jake DuPree
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jake DuPree | Head Coach | jdupree@lourdes.edu |
| Brett Lauf | Assistant Coach | blauf@lourdes.edu |
About Lourdes University Basketball
Walk into the Lourdes gym on game night, and you'll feel the weight of a program built on resilience. Head coach Dennis Hopson has cultivated something deliberate here in northwest Ohio, a basketball culture where toughness and basketball IQ matter as much as athleticism. The Lourdes Gray Wolves compete in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, a league that demands consistency and defensive intensity night after night. What makes this program distinctive is its commitment to player development beyond the arc. Hopson's system emphasizes fundamentals and accountability, creating an environment where guards learn to run offense and wings develop versatility. The program has a history of sending players forward, athletes who leave understanding what it means to compete at a higher level, who know how to handle pressure because they've been tested in conference play. The university itself sits in Sylvania, a community that supports its athletic programs genuinely. You won't find a massive arena or national headlines, but you will find serious coaching, teammates who prepare daily, and a coach who knows how to maximize what his roster can do. Lourdes basketball attracts players who value growth over glamour, who want to be developed, and who understand that NAIA competition is legitimate preparation. If you're ready to be challenged while building your game in a conference that respects defensive play and ball movement, Lourdes offers exactly that. 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
$21,245/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
543
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,245 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,859 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,035 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,399 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,540 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,088 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 543
- Average net price
- $21,245 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $29,640 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,640 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Concordia University
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Location , MI | Enrollment 702 | Avg. net price $29,819 |
Indiana Tech
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Location , IN | Enrollment 1,441 | Avg. net price $22,171 |
Lourdes University
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Location Sylvania, OH | Enrollment 543 | Avg. net price $21,245 |
Siena Heights University
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Location , MI | Enrollment 1,495 | Avg. net price $18,630 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lourdes University NAIA?
Yes, Lourdes University is an NAIA program in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lourdes University men's basketball.
What conference is Lourdes University in?
Lourdes University competes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lourdes University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,245 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lourdes University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 543 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lourdes 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.
Lourdes University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a NAIA program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Lourdes University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.