Head Coach
Mark Laird
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Oklahoma Panhandle State University Basketball
Oklahoma Panhandle State demands players who come ready to work. Coach Mark Laird builds his Sooner Athletic Conference roster around toughness and commitment, athletes who understand that potential doesn't translate without execution. The Aggies compete in NAIA basketball, where every possession matters and shortcuts get exposed fast. You need to arrive prepared. Laird develops guards and forwards who take ownership of their game. Ball handling. Footwork. Defensive pressure. Decision- making under fatigue. These aren't nice-to-haves at this level, they're the baseline. Goodwell, Oklahoma isn't glamorous. It's focused. The program moves at the pace of serious basketball, not excuses. If you're coming in thinking your athleticism carries you, recalibrate. Panhandle State values intelligence on the court, resilience through tough stretches, and the willingness to be coached hard. Laird expects players who've already done the mental work before they step on campus. The Sooner Athletic Conference is competitive. Teams here play a brand of basketball that punishes soft play and rewards discipline. Your preparation determines your opportunity. 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
$8,380/yr
Grad rate
17%
Enrollment
917
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,380 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,380 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 917
- Average net price
- $8,380 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,090 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,673 / year
- Graduation rate
- 17%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sooner Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bacone College
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Location , OK | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Central Christian College
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Location McPherson, KS | Enrollment 380 | Avg. net price $14,036 |
John Brown University
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Location Siloam Springs, AR | Enrollment 1,471 | Avg. net price $22,476 |
Langston University
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Location Langston, OK | Enrollment 1,742 | Avg. net price $14,546 |
Mid-America Christian University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,666 | Avg. net price $21,544 |
Oklahoma City University
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Location Oklahoma City, OK | Enrollment 1,514 | Avg. net price $36,514 |
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
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Location Goodwell, OK | Enrollment 917 | Avg. net price $8,380 |
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
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Location , TX | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Southwestern Christian University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 377 | Avg. net price $20,448 |
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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Location Chickasha, OK | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $13,444 |
Wayland Baptist University
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Location Plainview, TX | Enrollment 2,041 | Avg. net price $23,421 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oklahoma Panhandle State University NAIA?
Yes, Oklahoma Panhandle State University is an NAIA program in the Sooner Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Oklahoma Panhandle State University men's basketball.
What conference is Oklahoma Panhandle State University in?
Oklahoma Panhandle State University competes in the Sooner Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,380 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 Oklahoma Panhandle State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 917 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Oklahoma Panhandle 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.
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a NAIA program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Oklahoma Panhandle State University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.