Head Coach
Clifford Johnson
Program contact: Khristian Smith, Associate Head Coach
khristian.smith@miamioh.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Khristian Smith | Associate Head Coach | khristian.smith@miamioh.edu |
| Ben Botts | Assistant Coach | bottsb@miamioh.edu |
| Andrew Dakich | Assistant Coach | dakicha@miamioh.edu |
| Carl Richburg | Assistant Coach | carl.richburg@miamioh.edu |
| Dan Luers | Graduate Assistant | luersdm@miamioh.edu |
| Emily Bruns | Basketball Staff | brunsec@miamioh.edu |
| Chris Elmore | Basketball Staff | elmorecj@miamioh.edu |
About Miami University Middletown Basketball
The USCAA Ohio Athletic Conference operates differently than most regional leagues, it's built around mid-sized institutions prioritizing accessibility and player development over raw athleticism alone. Miami University Middletown fits that philosophy perfectly, and head coach Clifford Johnson has shaped a program that values basketball IQ and coachability as much as scoring ability. What sets this program apart is its genuine commitment to the student-athlete balance. Middletown's smaller enrollment means less anonymous competition for playing time and more direct feedback from coaching staff. Johnson runs a system that rewards fundamentals and floor awareness, so guards who can move the ball and forwards who understand spacing will find clear roles. The Ohio Athletic Conference has some competitive programs, but it's not a league where you're competing against five-star talent every night, it's where consistent effort actually translates to minutes. The campus culture emphasizes connection between coaches and players. You won't get lost in a massive roster here. That said, this program expects maturity. Players who need constant motivation or struggle with structure should look elsewhere. Middletown attracts student-athletes ready to improve within a specific system rather than those seeking individual spotlight. If you're looking for a USCAA program where coaching feedback is personal and your development matters, this is worth serious consideration. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$10,410/yr
Grad rate
27%
Enrollment
837
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,410 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,994 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,062 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,216 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,127 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,057 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 837
- Average net price
- $10,410 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,709 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,175 / year
- Graduation rate
- 27%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
USCAA Ohio Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Tuscarawas View program → | Location New Philadelphia, OH | Enrollment 1,654 | Avg. net price $11,122 |
| Miami University Hamilton View program → | Location Hamilton, OH | Enrollment 2,043 | Avg. net price $11,513 |
| Miami University Middletown View program → | Location Middletown, OH | Enrollment 837 | Avg. net price $10,410 |
| University of Cincinnati Clermont View program → | Location Batavia, OH | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $11,449 |
Wright State University – Lake Campus
View program →
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Location Fairborn, OH | Enrollment 892 | Avg. net price $9,533 |
Miami University Middletown Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a USCAA program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Miami University Middletown's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.