Head Coach
Adam Hepker
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Hepker | Head Coach | ahepker@mnu.edu |
| Trey Brown | Assistant Coach | tmbrown2@mnu.edu |
| Gabriel Jordan | Assistant Coach | gjordan@mnu.edu |
About MidAmerica Nazarene University Basketball
MidAmerica Nazarene has built something real in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, a program where your development as a player and person matters equally. Under head coach Adam Hepker, the Pioneers compete with discipline and intentionality, playing basketball that reflects genuine team chemistry and work ethic. This isn't a program that cuts corners or oversells itself. What you see is what you get: coaches invested in your growth, teammates who hold each other accountable, and a culture where earning your minutes means something. Olathe gives you the small-campus advantage without isolation, close to Kansas City, close to home for many recruits, with the feel of a tight- knit community. The Pioneers take pride in competing hard night after night, developing players who understand that college basketball is a privilege. Adam Hepker's approach emphasizes fundamentals, toughness, and the kind of consistency that builds winning programs over time. If you've dreamed about playing meaningful minutes for a program that values character as much as skill, MidAmerica Nazarene is worth serious consideration. This is a place where your work gets noticed and your growth gets celebrated. 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
$30,947/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
983
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $30,947 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $29,708 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,810 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $27,219 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $29,962 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,294 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 983
- Average net price
- $30,947 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,620 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,620 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Heart of America Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Baker University
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Location Baldwin City, KS | Enrollment 1,100 | Avg. net price $25,038 |
Benedictine College
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Location Atchison, KS | Enrollment 2,272 | Avg. net price $24,687 |
Central Methodist University
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Location Fayette, MO | Enrollment 1,040 | Avg. net price $21,697 |
Clarke University
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Location Dubuque, IA | Enrollment 742 | Avg. net price $26,095 |
Culver-Stockton College
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Location Canton, MO | Enrollment 807 | Avg. net price $22,277 |
Graceland University
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Location Lamoni, IA | Enrollment 798 | Avg. net price $19,899 |
Grand View University
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Location Des Moines, IA | Enrollment 1,486 | Avg. net price $21,705 |
Iowa Wesleyan University
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Location , IA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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Location Olathe, KS | Enrollment 983 | Avg. net price $30,947 |
Missouri Baptist University
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Location St. Louis, MO | Enrollment 1,488 | Avg. net price $27,032 |
Missouri Valley College
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Location Marshall, MO | Enrollment 1,443 | Avg. net price $24,230 |
Mount Mercy University
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 1,107 | Avg. net price $23,935 |
| Park University View program → | Location Parkville, MO | Enrollment 4,555 | Avg. net price $19,119 |
Peru State College
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Location Peru, NE | Enrollment 1,092 | Avg. net price $10,005 |
William Penn University
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Location Oskaloosa, IA | Enrollment 1,301 | Avg. net price $23,749 |
William Woods University
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Location Fulton, MO | Enrollment 1,300 | Avg. net price $26,458 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MidAmerica Nazarene University NAIA?
Yes, MidAmerica Nazarene University is an NAIA program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for MidAmerica Nazarene University men's basketball.
What conference is MidAmerica Nazarene University in?
MidAmerica Nazarene University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at MidAmerica Nazarene University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $30,947 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at MidAmerica Nazarene University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 983 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to MidAmerica Nazarene 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including NAIA
Our track record of placing players at NAIA programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as MidAmerica Nazarene University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.