Head Coach
Steve Drabyn
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Drabyn | Head Men's Basketball Coach | sdrabyn@marian.edu |
| Travis Dillon | Athletic Trainer | tdillon2@marian.edu |
About Marian University Basketball
Marian requires guards who can push pace and forwards who finish around the rim, Scott Heady's system emphasizes ball movement and efficient shot selection rather than isolation play. The Crossroads League is competitive; teams here defend at a high level and punish turnovers. Marian competes within that framework, meaning you'll face nightly tests against quality opponents. The program develops players who understand spacing and can operate within structure. Heady values basketball IQ and coachability. If you're a three-level scorer with defensive versatility or a big who can move and pass, you fit the profile. Role players thrive here too, the system doesn't demand All-American talent, just commitment to the team's way. Indianapolis offers a solid mid-major environment. You'll get meaningful minutes in a legitimate conference, develop under coaching that has recruited successfully within NAIA, and build a resume that transfers well to next levels if that's your path. The fit question: Are you willing to play within a system? Can you defend multiple positions or guard assignments? Do you value winning within structure over volume scoring? If those appeal to you, Marian's worth serious consideration. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$23,459/yr
Grad rate
65%
Enrollment
2,266
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,459 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,041 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,431 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,403 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,878 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,057 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,266
- Average net price
- $23,459 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $42,100 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $42,100 / year
- Graduation rate
- 65%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Crossroads League Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethel University
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Location Mishawaka, IN | Enrollment 1,008 | Avg. net price $19,971 |
Goshen College
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Location Goshen, IN | Enrollment 773 | Avg. net price $13,404 |
Grace College
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Location Winona Lake, IN | Enrollment 1,464 | Avg. net price $18,473 |
Huntington University
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Location Huntington, IN | Enrollment 1,082 | Avg. net price $18,258 |
Indiana Wesleyan University
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Location Marion, IN | Enrollment 1,974 | Avg. net price $22,440 |
Marian University
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Location Indianapolis, IN | Enrollment 2,266 | Avg. net price $23,459 |
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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Location Mount Vernon, OH | Enrollment 1,358 | Avg. net price $21,193 |
Ohio Christian University
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Location , OH | Enrollment 862 | Avg. net price $19,197 |
Spring Arbor University
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Location Spring Arbor, MI | Enrollment 1,010 | Avg. net price $19,227 |
Taylor University
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Location Upland, IN | Enrollment 2,025 | Avg. net price $26,508 |
University of Saint Francis
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Location Fort Wayne, IN | Enrollment 1,567 | Avg. net price $18,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marian University NAIA?
Yes, Marian University is an NAIA program in the Crossroads League. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Marian University men's basketball.
What conference is Marian University in?
Marian University competes in the Crossroads League for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Marian University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,459 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Marian University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,266 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Marian 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.
Your Eligibility for Marian University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before NAIA coaches ask the question, so when Marian University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.