Head Coach
Ken French
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken French | Men’s Basketball Head Coach | kfrench@oak.edu |
| Tristan Popa | Men's Basketball Assistant | tpopa@oak.edu |
About Oakland City University Basketball
The River States Conference is a league where roster continuity and player development matter more than roster turnover, and Oakland City has built its identity around that philosophy. Head coach Ken French runs a program that values guards who can handle pace and forwards who embrace floor spacing, reflecting how the NAIA game has evolved. The Mighty Oaks compete with efficiency in mind: ball movement, defensive positioning, and understanding spacing create opportunities rather than relying on individual creation alone. French's staff looks for players who've played in structured systems, where fundamentals were non-negotiable. That background translates immediately. Oakland City sits in a conference where travel is manageable, mostly Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio schools, which means fewer long road trips and more time for intentional practice work. The program has a reputation for taking players seriously who arrive with college-ready habits and basketball IQ. If you're post-grad or a high school player considering NAIA, understand that this level demands accountability on both ends of the floor. Oakland City's culture reflects that standard. The Mighty Oaks win with depth and role clarity, not individual heroics. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$15,557/yr
Grad rate
70%
Enrollment
499
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,557 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,649 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,149 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,999 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,730 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,955 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 499
- Average net price
- $15,557 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $27,900 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,900 / year
- Graduation rate
- 70%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
River States Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Brescia University
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Location Owensboro, KY | Enrollment 545 | Avg. net price $14,909 |
| Indiana University East View program → | Location Richmond, IN | Enrollment 2,589 | Avg. net price $9,117 |
Indiana University Kokomo
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Location Kokomo, IN | Enrollment 2,352 | Avg. net price $5,707 |
Indiana University Southeast
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Location New Albany, IN | Enrollment 3,170 | Avg. net price $10,026 |
Kentucky Christian University
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Location Grayson, KY | Enrollment 429 | Avg. net price $25,469 |
Midway University
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Location Midway, KY | Enrollment 1,262 | Avg. net price $29,981 |
Oakland City University
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Location Oakland City, IN | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $15,557 |
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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Location Saint Mary's, IN | Enrollment 853 | Avg. net price $22,507 |
University of Rio Grande
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Location Rio Grande, OH | Enrollment 1,400 | Avg. net price $25,227 |
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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Location Beckley, WV | Enrollment 981 | Avg. net price $14,942 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland City University NAIA?
Yes, Oakland City University is an NAIA program in the River States Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Oakland City University men's basketball.
What conference is Oakland City University in?
Oakland City University competes in the River States Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Oakland City University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,557 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Oakland City University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 499 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Oakland City 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.
Build the Profile Oakland City University Coaches Want to See
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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.