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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

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174 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Iowa
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

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

Programs
39
Coaches recruiting
174
  • 4Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 10Division III
  • 11NAIA
  • 12Junior college

Iowa has 39 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 10 in NCAA Division III, 11 in the NAIA and 12 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Iowa, Iowa State University and University of Northern Iowa. Their head coaches are Ben McCollum at University of Iowa, T.J. Otzelberger at Iowa State University and Kyle Green at University of Northern Iowa. 10 schools compete in the Region 11, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMarshalltown Community College · $8,724Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveGrinnell College · 15%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Iowa · 30,779Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Iowa

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Division I · 4

University of Iowa logoUniversity of IowaIowa City · Big Ten · Coach Ben McCollumIowa State University logoIowa State UniversityAmes · Big Twelve · Coach T.J. OtzelbergerUniversity of Northern Iowa logoUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls · Missouri Valley · Coach Kyle GreenDrake University logoDrake UniversityDes Moines · Pioneer Football League · Coach Eric Henderson

Division II · 1

Upper Iowa University logoUpper Iowa UniversityFayette · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Casey Kasperbauer

Division III · 10

Cornell College logoCornell CollegeMount Vernon · Midwest · Coach Dave SchlabaughBuena Vista University logoBuena Vista UniversityStorm Lake · American Rivers · Coach Jeff HornerCentral College logoCentral CollegePella · American Rivers · Coach Conor RiordanSimpson College logoSimpson CollegeIndianola · American Rivers · Coach Kyle Jones

NAIA · 11

Grand View University logoGrand View UniversityDes Moines · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Denis SchaeferDordt University logoDordt UniversitySioux Center · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Brian Van HaaftenGraceland University, Lamoni logoGraceland University, LamoniLamoni · Coach Matt DickmanClarke University logoClarke UniversityDubuque · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Jim Blaine

Junior college · 12

Iowa Western Community College logoIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs · Region 11 · Coach Andy ShawIndian Hills Community College logoIndian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa · Region 11 · Coach Cole DeweyIowa Central Community College logoIowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge · Region 11 · Coach Mason DenholmKirkwood Community College logoKirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids · Region 11 · Coach Tim Sandquist

Other associations · 1

Emmaus Bible College logoEmmaus Bible CollegeDubuque · NCCAA Division I, Midwest · Coach Philip Parker
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

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

How many colleges in Iowa have Men's Basketball?

39 colleges in Iowa have Men's Basketball programs: 4 Division I, 1 Division II, 10 Division III, 11 NAIA and 12 Junior college.

Which colleges in Iowa have D1 Men's Basketball?

4 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Drake University, Iowa State University, University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa.

Which colleges in Iowa have D2 Men's Basketball?

1 college in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Upper Iowa University.

Which colleges in Iowa have D3 Men's Basketball?

10 colleges in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Buena Vista University, Central College, Coe College, Cornell College, Grinnell College, Loras College, Luther College, Simpson College and 2 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have NAIA Men's Basketball?

11 colleges in Iowa compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Briar Cliff University, Clarke University, Dordt University, Graceland Universit, Graceland University, Lamoni, Grand View University, Mount Mercy University, Northwestern College and 3 more.

Which colleges in Iowa have JUCO Men's Basketball?

12 colleges in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Des Moines Area Community College, Ellsworth Community College, Indian Hills Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Iowa Lakes Community College, Iowa Western Community College, Kirkwood Community College, Marshalltown Community College and 4 more.

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

Marshalltown Community College has the lowest average net price at $8,724 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Region 11 has the most Men's Basketball programs in Iowa.

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

Ben McCollum (University of Iowa), T.J. Otzelberger (Iowa State University), Kyle Green (University of Northern Iowa), Eric Henderson (Drake University), Casey Kasperbauer (Upper Iowa University), Dave Schlabaugh (Cornell College), Denis Schaefer (Grand View University) and Jeff Horner (Buena Vista University).

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

There are 174 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Iowa. 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 Iowa

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

4 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

1 school in Iowa competes in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

10 schools in Iowa compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

11 schools in Iowa compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Iowa

12 schools in Iowa compete in NJCAA junior college.