Head Coach
T.J. Eskildsen
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| T.J. Eskildsen | Head Coach | eskildst@mcpherson.edu |
| Louis Parker | Associate Head Coach | parkerl@mcpherson.edu |
| Ethan Finckbone | Assistant Coach | finckboe@mcpherson.edu |
About McPherson College Basketball
McPherson demands players who show up ready to compete. Head coach T.J. Eskildsen builds a program that values effort, consistency, and basketball IQ. You'll face opponents across the Continental Athletic Association who test your fundamentals every night. This isn't a program that waits for you to figure things out, it accelerates players who arrive prepared. The Bulldogs play a brand of basketball that rewards ball movement, defensive intensity, and execution under pressure. Hesston, Kansas might not be a major media market, but it's a launching pad for serious players. Eskildsen's system develops guards and bigs who understand their role and execute it. Playing time depends on what you bring, not on promises or potential. McPherson competes in a conference where every game matters. You'll develop against quality competition that demands you play smart. The program prioritizes student-athletes who balance academics with athletic excellence. You'll grow in an environment where coaching is direct and expectations are clear. This is college basketball at a level where preparation separates starters from backups. McPherson doesn't carry passengers. If you're ready to train hard, accept feedback, and compete daily, Eskildsen's program offers a real path forward. Your next level starts with the work you do now. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$28,431/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
872
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,431 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,485 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,119 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $27,662 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $30,464 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,148 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 872
- Average net price
- $28,431 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,974 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,974 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Continental Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Alice Lloyd College
View program →
|
Location Pippa Passes, KY | Enrollment 558 | Avg. net price $18,367 |
Arkansas Baptist College
View program →
|
Location Little Rock, AR | Enrollment 342 | Avg. net price $12,951 |
Fisher College
View program →
|
Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,167 | Avg. net price $22,042 |
Florida College
View program →
|
Location Temple Terrace, FL | Enrollment 588 | Avg. net price $25,840 |
Florida National University
View program →
|
Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,449 | Avg. net price $22,575 |
Haskell Indian Nations University
View program →
|
Location Lawrence, KS | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $8,507 |
Hesston College
View program →
|
Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 372 | Avg. net price $17,352 |
McPherson College
View program →
|
Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 872 | Avg. net price $28,431 |
Morris College
View program →
|
Location Sumter, SC | Enrollment 383 | Avg. net price $22,920 |
Washington Adventist University
View program →
|
Location Takoma Park, MD | Enrollment 452 | Avg. net price $23,303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McPherson College NAIA?
Yes, McPherson College is an NAIA program in the Continental Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for McPherson College men's basketball.
What conference is McPherson College in?
McPherson College competes in the Continental Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at McPherson College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,431 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at McPherson College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 872 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to McPherson College?
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.
Build the Profile McPherson College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like McPherson College use every recruiting cycle.
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.