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About Roosevelt University Basketball
Walk into Roosevelt University's gymnasium on a game night, and you'll feel what generations of Lakers have built: a program rooted in Chicago's basketball culture, where grit and development matter more than headlines. Head coach Dee Brown has shaped a roster that plays with purpose in the NAIA Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, a league that demands toughness and basketball IQ on every possession. Roosevelt's identity runs deep. This is a place where players become part of a longer story—where the work in practice translates directly to minutes and meaningful roles. Brown's approach emphasizes player development and accountability, building rosters around guards and wings who understand spacing and can defend multiple positions. The program values high basketball intelligence and willingness to compete within a system rather than chasing individual statistics. Located in the heart of Chicago, Roosevelt offers city-level competition while maintaining a genuinely invested community. The university's emphasis on academics means your college experience extends beyond the court—you're preparing for life after basketball in a rigorous academic environment. The NAIA conference provides consistent, competitive basketball with paths to postseason play for teams that execute fundamentals and maintain consistency. If you're a prospect who thrives in programs that prioritize development, where your role is clear and your work ethic determines your opportunity, Roosevelt deserves your attention. 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/.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center — a separate process from the NCAA.
Roosevelt University and its Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
How FCP Prepares Players for NAIA Programs Like Roosevelt University
Getting evaluated by Roosevelt University means your film has to arrive at the right time — when a coach has a roster need and is actively watching new prospects. FCP's post-graduate basketball program structures your development around exposure events coaches actually attend, producing film that showcases you against verifiable competition at the NAIA level.
Whether you're targeting Roosevelt University or other NAIA programs, FCP gives you the competitive schedule, academic support, and direct coach connections to make your case. Apply to FCP and start building the profile that gets you evaluated.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Roosevelt University.
Build the Profile Roosevelt University Coaches Want to See
Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent — they're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Roosevelt University use every recruiting cycle.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026