Head Coach
Matt Daniel
matthew.daniel@ucumberlands.edu
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 Daniel | Head Coach | matthew.daniel@ucumberlands.edu |
| Kyle Bush | Associate Head Coach | kyle.bush@ucumberlands.edu |
| Ken-Jah Bosley | Assistant Coach | ken-jah.bosley@ucumberlands.edu |
About University of the Cumberlands Basketball
University of the Cumberlands positions itself as a calculated choice for players who understand the value of development over shortcuts. Competing in the Cascade Collegiate Conference, the program operates within a structured environment where player progression matters more than quick fixes. Head coach Matt Daniel has built a system that rewards consistency, basketball intelligence, and coachability, qualities that compound over a four-year window. The strategic advantage here is clear: the NAIA landscape offers meaningful minutes earlier in your college career. That floor time becomes your laboratory. At Cumberlands, you're not waiting on a bench for eligibility to clear or depth charts to shift. You're playing, learning within a defined system, and developing the habits that translate to the next level. The Cascade Collegiate Conference provides regular high-quality competition that tests your skill development in real games, not just practice settings. What you gain is institutional patience with your growth curve. Daniel's approach emphasizes fundamental mastery and basketball IQ, the unsexy components that scouts actually evaluate when evaluating talent beyond freshman year. Cumberlands also benefits from Vancouver's location, offering access to recruiting exposure across the Pacific Northwest while maintaining a focused, team-oriented culture. This is a program where your strategic move is earning meaningful playing time, establishing consistency, and building a film that reflects genuine competitive development. 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
$13,885/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
6,941
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $13,885 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $13,501 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,827 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,889 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,666 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,524 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,941
- Average net price
- $13,885 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,875 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,875 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cascade Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bushnell University
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Location Eugene, OR | Enrollment 517 | Avg. net price $19,624 |
Corban University
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Location Salem, OR | Enrollment 678 | Avg. net price $32,913 |
Eastern Oregon University
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Location La Grande, OR | Enrollment 2,172 | Avg. net price $15,665 |
Lewis-Clark State College
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Location Lewiston, ID | Enrollment 2,385 | Avg. net price $13,632 |
Multnomah University
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Northwest University
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Location Kirkland, WA | Enrollment 645 | Avg. net price $22,071 |
Oregon Institute of Technology
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Location Klamath Falls, OR | Enrollment 2,892 | Avg. net price $17,499 |
Southern Oregon University
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Location Ashland, OR | Enrollment 2,751 | Avg. net price $20,998 |
The College of Idaho
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Location Caldwell, ID | Enrollment 1,041 | Avg. net price $19,602 |
The Evergreen State College
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Location Olympia, WA | Enrollment 2,160 | Avg. net price $25,154 |
Trinity International University
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Location Deerfield, IL | Enrollment 55 | Avg. net price — |
| University of the Cumberlands View program → | Location Williamsburg, KY | Enrollment 6,941 | Avg. net price $13,885 |
Walla Walla University
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Location College Place, WA | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $27,786 |
Warner Pacific University
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Location Portland, OR | Enrollment 375 | Avg. net price $17,739 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of the Cumberlands NAIA?
Yes, University of the Cumberlands is an NAIA program in the Cascade Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of the Cumberlands men's basketball.
What conference is University of the Cumberlands in?
University of the Cumberlands competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of the Cumberlands?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,885 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of the Cumberlands?
College Scorecard reports approximately 6,941 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of the Cumberlands?
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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.