Head Coach
Tyler Ojanen
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Ojanen | Head Coach | tyler.ojanen@ottawa.edu |
| Chris Skowronski | Strength & Conditioning Coach | chris.skowronski@ottawa.edu |
About Ottawa University Arizona Basketball
Ottawa University Arizona operates with a clear strategic framework within the Great Southwest Athletic Conference. Head coach Matt Keeley has built a program where player development follows a deliberate pathway, freshmen absorb system principles, sophomores contribute meaningfully, and juniors and seniors execute at a high level. This progression matters for your long-term trajectory. The NAIA platform offers distinct advantages for recruits seeking exposure without the recruiting noise of power conferences. You develop fundamental skills, film accumulates naturally, and scouts recognize the competition level. Arizona's location in the Phoenix metro area provides year-round basketball culture and access to regional tournaments that shape post-season visibility. Keeley's teams emphasize ball movement and defensive positioning, not flashy, but effective. Players who thrive here understand that individual athleticism serves team structure. This approach builds transferable habits: decision-making under pressure, positional accountability, and consistency. For guards, the conference demands efficient shooting and floor management. For forwards and centers, it requires defensive versatility and spacing awareness. Your four years here represent tactical positioning for what comes next, whether professional basketball, graduate transfers to higher levels, or career opportunities connected to your network. Ottawa Arizona doesn't promise shortcuts; it offers a genuine development environment where improvement compounds. 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
$36,118/yr
Grad rate
24%
Enrollment
836
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $36,118 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $35,530 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $33,180 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $33,616 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $36,793 / year
- $110,001+
- $38,721 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 836
- Average net price
- $36,118 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,550 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,550 / year
- Graduation rate
- 24%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great Southwest Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Christian University
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 1,165 | Avg. net price $36,720 |
| Benedictine University at Mesa View program → | Location Mesa, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University View program → | Location Prescott, AZ | Enrollment 3,218 | Avg. net price $38,102 |
Hope International University
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Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 564 | Avg. net price $31,029 |
La Sierra University
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 1,116 | Avg. net price $22,767 |
Life Pacific University
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Location San Dimas, CA | Enrollment 456 | Avg. net price $26,892 |
| Ottawa University Arizona View program → | Location Surprise, AZ | Enrollment 836 | Avg. net price $36,118 |
| Park University Gilbert View program → | Location Gilbert, AZ | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
The Master's University
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Location Santa Clarita, CA | Enrollment 1,622 | Avg. net price $33,777 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ottawa University Arizona NAIA?
Yes, Ottawa University Arizona is an NAIA program in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ottawa University Arizona men's basketball.
What conference is Ottawa University Arizona in?
Ottawa University Arizona competes in the Great Southwest Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ottawa University Arizona?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $36,118 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Ottawa University Arizona?
College Scorecard reports approximately 836 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ottawa University Arizona?
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.
Targeting Ottawa University Arizona?
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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.