Central College Men's Basketball
Central College (CC) · Pella, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Central College Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Central College who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Central College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- American Rivers Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- athletics.central
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
- 66% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Central College in Pella.
- Location
- Pella, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Reformed Church in America
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- central.edu
About Central College Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Conor Riordan, the Head Coach, leads the Central College Men's Basketball staff of 2 coaches, verified June 2026. Central College (CC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball as a member of the American Rivers Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Central College is a small private school in Pella, Iowa with 1,084 undergraduates, a 86% acceptance rate and an average net price of $22,499 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Central College Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Conor Riordan, the Head Coach and Ryan Schmitt, the Assistant Coach. Central College has 2 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 Conor can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Central College typically score 1056–1120 on the SAT and 20–26 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 Central College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Email Coach ConorHow basketball recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Central College Men's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Central College D3?
Yes. Central College competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, in the American Rivers Conference.
Is Central College public or private?
Central College is a private nonprofit school in Pella, Iowa.
What conference is Central College Men's Basketball in?
The American Rivers Conference.
Does Central 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 Central College Men's Basketball have?
2 coaches, led by Conor Riordan, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Central College Men's Basketball?
Conor Riordan is the Head Coach.
When can Central 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 Central 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 Central College cost?
In-state tuition is $20,988 and out-of-state tuition is $20,988 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,499.
What is the Central College acceptance rate?
86% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Central College?
Admitted students typically score 1056–1120 on the SAT and 20–26 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Central 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.
