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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

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163 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Kentucky
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

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

Programs
27
Coaches recruiting
163
  • 8Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 5Division III
  • 10NAIA

Kentucky has 27 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 8 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 5 in NCAA Division III and 10 in the NAIA. The most popular programs are University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University. Their head coaches are Mark Pope at University of Kentucky, Pat Kelsey at University of Louisville and Hank Plona at Western Kentucky University. 4 schools compete in the Mid-South Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceBerea College · $4,379Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveBerea College · 19%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Kentucky · 34,709Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Kentucky

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Division I · 8

University of Kentucky logoUniversity of KentuckyLexington · Southeastern · Coach Mark PopeUniversity of Louisville logoUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville · Atlantic Coast · Coach Pat KelseyWestern Kentucky University logoWestern Kentucky UniversityBowling Green · Conference USA · Coach Hank PlonaMurray State University logoMurray State UniversityMurray · Missouri Valley · Coach Ryan Miller

Division II · 3

Kentucky State University logoKentucky State UniversityFrankfort · Southern Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Shaun SmithThomas More University logoThomas More UniversityCrestview Hills · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Justin RayKentucky Wesleyan College logoKentucky Wesleyan CollegeOwensboro · Great Midwest Athletic · Coach Drew Cooper

Division III · 5

Transylvania University logoTransylvania UniversityLexington · Heartland Collegiate Athletic · Coach Brian LaneCentre College logoCentre CollegeDanville · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Gavin RootAsbury University logoAsbury UniversityWilmore · Independent · Coach Will ShouseBerea College logoBerea CollegeBerea · Collegiate Conference of the South · Coach Austin Newton

NAIA · 10

Campbellsville University logoCampbellsville UniversityCampbellsville · Mid-South · Coach Brent VernonUniversity of the Cumberlands logoUniversity of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg · Mid-South · Coach Matt DanielGeorgetown College logoGeorgetown CollegeGeorgetown · Mid-South · Coach Chris BriggsUniversity of Pikeville logoUniversity of PikevillePikeville · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Tigh Compton

Other associations · 1

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary logoSouthern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville · NCCAA Division III, South · Coach Michael McCarty
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

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

How many colleges in Kentucky have Men's Basketball?

27 colleges in Kentucky have Men's Basketball programs: 8 Division I, 3 Division II, 5 Division III and 10 NAIA.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D1 Men's Basketball?

8 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Bellarmine University, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville and Western Kentucky University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D2 Men's Basketball?

3 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Kentucky State University, Kentucky Wesleyan College and Thomas More University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have D3 Men's Basketball?

5 colleges in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Asbury University, Berea College, Centre College, Spalding University and Transylvania University.

Which colleges in Kentucky have NAIA Men's Basketball?

10 colleges in Kentucky compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Alice Lloyd College, Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Lindsey Wilson College, Midway University, Union College and 2 more.

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

Berea College has the lowest average net price at $4,379 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Mid-South Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Kentucky.

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

Mark Pope (University of Kentucky), Pat Kelsey (University of Louisville), Hank Plona (Western Kentucky University), Ryan Miller (Murray State University), Doug Davenport (Bellarmine University), A.W. Hamilton (Eastern Kentucky University), Darrin Horn (Northern Kentucky University) and Jonathan Mattox (Morehead State University).

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

There are 163 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

8 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

3 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

5 schools in Kentucky compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Kentucky

10 schools in Kentucky compete in NAIA.