Head Coach
Dee Brown
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dee Brown | Head Coach | dbrown123@roosevelt.edu |
| Garrett Hill | Associate Head Coach | ghill04@roosevelt.edu |
| Marcus Summers | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach | msummers03@roosevelt.edu |
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/.
Net price
$21,512/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
2,849
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,512 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,101 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,773 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,322 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,974 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,989 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,849
- Average net price
- $21,512 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $23,154 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,154 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Calumet College of St. Joseph
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Location Whiting, IN | Enrollment 529 | Avg. net price $18,778 |
Cardinal Stritch University
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Location Charleston, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Governors State University
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Location University Park, IL | Enrollment 2,556 | Avg. net price $15,833 |
Holy Cross College
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Location Notre Dame, IN | Enrollment 639 | Avg. net price $24,547 |
| Indiana University Northwest View program → | Location Gary, IN | Enrollment 2,661 | Avg. net price $5,567 |
Indiana University-South Bend
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Location South Bend, IN | Enrollment 3,933 | Avg. net price $8,607 |
Judson University
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $19,224 |
Olivet Nazarene University
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Location Bourbonnais, IL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $19,978 |
Roosevelt University
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Location , IL | Enrollment 2,849 | Avg. net price $21,512 |
Saint Xavier University
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 3,096 | Avg. net price $10,171 |
St. Ambrose University
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Location Davenport, IA | Enrollment 1,916 | Avg. net price $23,689 |
Trinity Christian College
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Location , IL | Enrollment 820 | Avg. net price $15,155 |
University of St. Francis
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $15,961 |
Viterbo University
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Location La Crosse, WI | Enrollment 1,249 | Avg. net price $22,797 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roosevelt University NAIA?
Yes, Roosevelt University is an NAIA program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Roosevelt University men's basketball.
What conference is Roosevelt University in?
Roosevelt University competes in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Roosevelt University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,512 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Roosevelt University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,849 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Roosevelt 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.
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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.