Head Coach
Brandon McGruder
brandon.mcgruder@mayvillestate.edu
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon McGruder | Head Coach (5th) | brandon.mcgruder@mayvillestate.edu |
| Ryan Rodriguez | Assistant Coach (3rd) | ryan.rodriguez@mayvillestate.edu |
About Mayville State University Basketball
Mayville State demands guards who can run pace and forwards willing to fight for position in a physical Frontier Conference. Head coach Darren Tighe builds rosters around ball movement and defensive intensity, this isn't a program that wins through individual scoring bursts. The NAIA level here attracts players serious about competing daily; roster spots go to those ready from day one. The Frontier Conference operates as a mid-major competitive tier where consistency matters more than flash. Mayville's style favors ball handlers with court vision, perimeter shooters who move without the ball, and post players comfortable operating away from the basket in a spacing-oriented offense. Tighe evaluates character and coachability alongside skill, transfers and developmental prospects who proved they could adjust find opportunity here. The program location in Mayville, North Dakota reflects a specific recruitment profile: players seeking lower-profile environments where they receive meaningful minutes and focused coaching rather than big-stage visibility. That's not a weakness; it's clarity. The athletic department invests in players who understand the level and conference dynamics. Evaluate fit by asking whether you thrive in a pace-oriented system, whether you're comfortable proving yourself in a compact league, and whether you want coaching that values film work and preparation. This is professional development basketball, not a showcase stop. 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
$13,637/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
733
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $13,637 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,272 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,147 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,795 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,712 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,269 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 733
- Average net price
- $13,637 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,337 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,775 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frontier Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bellevue University
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Location Bellevue, NE | Enrollment 10,220 | Avg. net price $11,743 |
Bismarck State College
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Location Bismarck, ND | Enrollment 2,839 | Avg. net price $9,531 |
Carroll College
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Location Helena, MT | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $26,295 |
Dakota State University
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Location Madison, SD | Enrollment 2,071 | Avg. net price $20,554 |
Dickinson State University
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Location Dickinson, ND | Enrollment 1,090 | Avg. net price $14,076 |
Mayville State University
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Location Mayville, ND | Enrollment 733 | Avg. net price $13,637 |
Montana State University-Northern
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Location Havre, MT | Enrollment 761 | Avg. net price $14,686 |
| Montana Technological University View program → | Location Butte, MT | Enrollment 1,480 | Avg. net price $17,205 |
Rocky Mountain College
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Location Billings, MT | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $21,679 |
University of Montana Western
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Location Dillon, MT | Enrollment 1,198 | Avg. net price $19,481 |
| University of Providence View program → | Location Great Falls, MT | Enrollment 528 | Avg. net price $21,492 |
Valley City State University
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Location Valley City, ND | Enrollment 958 | Avg. net price $13,748 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mayville State University NAIA?
Yes, Mayville State University is an NAIA program in the Frontier Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Mayville State University men's basketball.
What conference is Mayville State University in?
Mayville State University competes in the Frontier Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Mayville State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,637 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 Mayville State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 733 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Mayville State 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.
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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.