Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIU) · Carbondale, Illinois · Public university
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Southern Illinois University, Carbondale competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Missouri Valley Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- siuecougars.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 62% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale in Carbondale.
- Location
- Carbondale, Illinois
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- siu.edu
About Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Brian Barone, the Head Coach, leads the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball staff of 8 coaches, verified June 2026. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball as a member of the Missouri Valley Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale is a large public school in Carbondale, Illinois with 11,790 undergraduates, a 87% acceptance rate and an average net price of $13,473 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Brian Barone, the Head Coach and Ryan Hellenthal, the Associate Head Coach. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale has 8 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Brian can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale typically score 900–1160 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach BrianHow basketball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Southern Illinois University, Carbondale D1?
Yes. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Is Southern Illinois University, Carbondale public or private?
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale is a public school in Carbondale, Illinois.
What conference is Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball in?
The Missouri Valley Conference.
Does Southern Illinois University, Carbondale offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball have?
8 coaches, led by Brian Barone, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball?
Brian Barone is the Head Coach.
When can Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Men's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. 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 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale cost?
In-state tuition is $9,638 and out-of-state tuition is $9,638 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,473.
What is the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale acceptance rate?
87% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Southern Illinois University, Carbondale?
Admitted students typically score 900–1160 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 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.
