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389 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Illinois
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
86
Coaches recruiting
389
  • 12Division I
  • 6Division II
  • 22Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 37Junior college

Illinois has 86 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 12 compete in NCAA Division I, 6 in NCAA Division II, 22 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 37 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Northwestern University, DePaul University and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Their head coaches are Chris Collins at Northwestern University, Chris Holtmann at DePaul University and Brian Barone at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. 26 schools compete in the Region 4, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLewis and Clark Community College · $2,781Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Chicago · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Illinois, Chicago · 33,906Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Illinois

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Division I · 12

Northwestern University logoNorthwestern UniversityEvanston · Big Ten · Coach Chris CollinsDePaul University logoDePaul UniversityChicago · Big East · Coach Chris HoltmannSouthern Illinois University, Carbondale logoSouthern Illinois University, CarbondaleCarbondale · Missouri Valley · Coach Brian BaroneIllinois State University logoIllinois State UniversityNormal · Missouri Valley · Coach Ryan Pedon

Division II · 6

McKendree University logoMcKendree UniversityLebanon · Great Lakes Valley · Coach George SuggsUniversity of Illinois Springfield logoUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Matt BrockLewis University logoLewis UniversityRomeoville · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Kevin ReynoldsQuincy University logoQuincy UniversityQuincy · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Brad Hoyt

Division III · 22

University of Chicago logoUniversity of ChicagoChicago · Midwest · Coach Mike McGrathNorth Central College logoNorth Central CollegeNaperville · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Vince KmiecAugustana College logoAugustana CollegeRock Island · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Jordan DelpWheaton College logoWheaton CollegeWheaton · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Mike Schauer

NAIA · 7

Olivet Nazarene University logoOlivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Nick BirkeyGovernors State University logoGovernors State UniversityUniversity Park · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Tony BatesUniversity of Saint Francis logoUniversity of Saint FrancisJoliet · Coach Ryan MarksUniversity of St Francis logoUniversity of St FrancisJoliet · Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Ryan Marks

Junior college · 37

Lake Land College logoLake Land CollegeMattoon · Region 24 · Coach Julian LarryHighland Community College logoHighland Community CollegeFreeport · Region 24 · Coach Devin KastrupLewis and Clark Community College logoLewis and Clark Community CollegeGodfrey · Region 24 · Coach Cory CoombeIllinois Central College logoIllinois Central CollegeEast Peoria · Region 24 · Coach Tony Wysinger

Other associations · 2

Moody Bible Institute logoMoody Bible InstituteChicago · NCCAA Division II, Midwest · Coach Michael ChapinSoutheastern Illinois College logoSoutheastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg · Region 24 · Coach Sam Swinford
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Illinois have Men's Basketball?

86 colleges in Illinois have Men's Basketball programs: 12 Division I, 6 Division II, 22 Division III, 7 NAIA and 37 Junior college.

Which colleges in Illinois have D1 Men's Basketball?

12 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Bradley University, Chicago State University, DePaul University, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Northwestern University and 4 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have D2 Men's Basketball?

6 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Lewis University, McKendree University, Quincy University, Roosevelt University, University of Illinois Springfield and University of Illinois, Springfield.

Which colleges in Illinois have D3 Men's Basketball?

22 colleges in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Blackburn College, Concordia University, Chicago, Dominican University, Elmhurst University, Eureka College and 14 more.

Which colleges in Illinois have NAIA Men's Basketball?

7 colleges in Illinois compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Governors State University, Judson University, Olivet Nazarene University, Trinity Christian College, University of Saint Francis, University of St Francis and Xavier University.

Which colleges in Illinois have JUCO Men's Basketball?

37 colleges in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Carl Sandburg College, City Colleges of Chicago, Harry S Truman College, City Colleges of Chicago, Kennedy-King College, City Colleges of Chicago, Olive-Harvey College, City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J Daley College, City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College, College of DuPage, College of Lake County and 29 more.

What is the most affordable college in Illinois with Men's Basketball?

Lewis and Clark Community College has the lowest average net price at $2,781 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in Illinois compete in?

The Region 4 has the most Men's Basketball programs in Illinois.

Who are the Men's Basketball head coaches in Illinois?

Chris Collins (Northwestern University), Chris Holtmann (DePaul University), Brian Barone (Southern Illinois University, Carbondale), Ryan Pedon (Illinois State University), Matt Majkrzak (Northern Illinois University), Drew Valentine (Loyola University Chicago), Marty Simmons (Eastern Illinois University) and Brian Barone (Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville).

How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in Illinois?

There are 389 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Illinois. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Men's Basketball colleges by division in Illinois

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

12 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

6 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

22 schools in Illinois compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 22 D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

7 schools in Illinois compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois

37 schools in Illinois compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 37 JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Illinois