Blackburn College Men's Basketball
Blackburn College (BC) · Carlinville, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Blackburn College Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Blackburn College who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Blackburn College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- blackburnbeavers.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 57% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Blackburn College in Carlinville.
- Location
- Carlinville, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- blackburn.edu
About Blackburn College Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Austin Kirby, the Head Basketball Coach, leads the Blackburn College Men's Basketball staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Blackburn College (BC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball as a member of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Blackburn College is a small private school in Carlinville, Illinois with 513 undergraduates, a 63% acceptance rate and an average net price of $21,349 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Blackburn College Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Austin Kirby, the Head Basketball Coach and Reed Rusten, the Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach. Blackburn College has 4 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Austin can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Blackburn College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Blackburn College D3?
Yes. Blackburn College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Blackburn College public or private?
Blackburn College is a private nonprofit school in Carlinville, Illinois.
What conference is Blackburn College Men's Basketball in?
The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Blackburn College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Blackburn College Men's Basketball have?
4 coaches, led by Austin Kirby, the Head Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Blackburn College Men's Basketball?
Austin Kirby is the Head Basketball Coach.
When can Blackburn College Men's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Blackburn College Men's Basketball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Blackburn College cost?
In-state tuition is $28,149 and out-of-state tuition is $28,149 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,349.
What is the Blackburn College acceptance rate?
63% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Blackburn College Men's Basketball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
