Head Coach
Matt O'Brien
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt O'Brien | Head Coach | matt.obrien@sckans.edu |
| Jimmy McSorley | Associate Head Coach | james.mcsorley@sckans.edu |
| Micah Gabler | Assistant Coach | micah.gabler@sckans.edu |
| Cody Ripato | Assistant Coach | cody.ripato@sckans.edu |
| Ryan Rice | Graduate Assistant | ryan.rice@sckans.edu |
| Dr. Dawn Pleas | Leadership Consultant | dawn.pleas@sckans.edu |
About Southwestern College Basketball
Southwestern College offers a practical path for players serious about development and degree completion. Competing in the NAIA's Kansas Collegiate Athletic Association, the program prioritizes measurable skill advancement and meaningful playing time under head coach Matt O'Brien. You'll get real opportunities to contribute while earning a degree that holds value beyond athletics, critical when planning your next move, whether that's a transfer to a higher classification, professional basketball, or life after the game. The Winfield campus provides a focused environment where coaching staff concentrate on individual player development rather than managing massive rosters. This means direct feedback, film study tailored to your strengths, and a clearer path to consistent minutes. Parents appreciate the NAIA's balanced approach to academics and athletics; your son competes seriously while maintaining realistic class schedules and graduation timelines. O'Brien's program builds players for the transfer portal. Whether your goal is climbing to NCAA Division II or III, securing a solid junior college bridge, or maximizing your marketability professionally, Southwestern creates conditions where improvement shows on tape. The KACAC level allows you to develop against quality competition without the recruiting pressure of major conferences. This works best for players who've identified specific gaps in their game and want coaching invested in closing them. Winfield offers affordability, genuine playing time, and a coach committed to your next opportunity. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$30,086/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
924
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $30,086 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $29,564 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $33,945 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $34,523 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $30,096 / year
- $110,001+
- $35,096 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 924
- Average net price
- $30,086 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $40,814 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $40,814 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Avila University
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 1,312 | Avg. net price $16,675 |
Bethany College
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Location Lindsborg, KS | Enrollment 569 | Avg. net price $28,538 |
Bethel College
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Location North Newton, KS | Enrollment 504 | Avg. net price $31,503 |
Evangel University
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 1,229 | Avg. net price $19,152 |
Friends University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 1,048 | Avg. net price $26,384 |
Kansas Wesleyan University
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Location Salina, KS | Enrollment 956 | Avg. net price $22,165 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
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Location Bartlesville, OK | Enrollment 673 | Avg. net price $30,061 |
Ottawa University
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Location Ottawa, KS | Enrollment 870 | Avg. net price $27,572 |
Southwestern College
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Location Winfield, KS | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $30,086 |
Sterling College
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Location Sterling, KS | Enrollment 538 | Avg. net price $24,297 |
Tabor College
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Location Hillsboro, KS | Enrollment 494 | Avg. net price $19,034 |
University of Saint Mary
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Location Leavenworth, KS | Enrollment 925 | Avg. net price $20,881 |
| York University View program → | Location York, NE | Enrollment 428 | Avg. net price $24,373 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwestern College NAIA?
Yes, Southwestern College is an NAIA program in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southwestern College men's basketball.
What conference is Southwestern College in?
Southwestern College competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southwestern College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $30,086 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Southwestern College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 924 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southwestern College?
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.
Compete at the Level Southwestern College Scouts
NAIA coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Southwestern College need to make a decision.
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.