Head Coach
Taylor Jarvis
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Taylor Jarvis | Head Men's Basketball Coach | taylor.jarvis@mobap.edu |
| Chris Forrest | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | christopher.forrest@mobap.edu |
| Harley Story | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator | harley.story@mobap.edu |
| Bram Williams | Director of Creative Content and Basketball Operations Assistant | 2179168@mobap.edu |
About Missouri Baptist University Basketball
Missouri Baptist offers a practical path for players serious about earning minutes and building credentials for the next level. A degree from an NAIA institution carries real weight in the job market, and Head Coach Preston Ingram runs a program designed to develop talent systematically rather than rely on recruiting hype. In the Heart of America Athletic Conference, you'll compete against consistent competition that prepares you for advancement, whether that's the transfer portal, professional opportunities, or life beyond basketball. Playing time comes faster here. Ingram structures his roster around player development, meaning freshmen and sophomores get genuine opportunities to contribute. You're not redshirting for four years; you're building a track record coaches and scouts actually evaluate. The coaching staff emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and the skills that translate whether you're staying NAIA or moving up. St. Louis's location matters too. You're in a mid-major market with access to strength training resources, medical support, and recruiting exposure without the pressure of a Division I athletic complex. The academic support is intentional, programs that last understand that your degree is your insurance policy. This is for players who want measurable development, real playing time, and a clear path forward. If you're willing to outwork the narrative and prove yourself on film, Missouri Baptist provides the platform. 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
$27,032/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
1,488
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,032 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,606 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,417 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,313 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,917 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,754 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,488
- Average net price
- $27,032 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,084 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,084 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Heart of America Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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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 Missouri Baptist University NAIA?
Yes, Missouri Baptist University is an NAIA program in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Missouri Baptist University men's basketball.
What conference is Missouri Baptist University in?
Missouri Baptist University competes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Missouri Baptist University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,032 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Missouri Baptist University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,488 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Missouri Baptist 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.
Compete at the Level Missouri Baptist University Scouts
NAIA coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Missouri Baptist University need to make a decision.
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.