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192 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Missouri
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

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

Programs
47
Coaches recruiting
192
  • 6Division I
  • 13Division II
  • 4Division III
  • 14NAIA
  • 8Junior college

Missouri has 47 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 6 compete in NCAA Division I, 13 in NCAA Division II, 4 in NCAA Division III, 14 in the NAIA and 8 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Missouri, Columbia, Saint Louis University and Lindenwood University. Their head coaches are Dennis Gates at University of Missouri, Columbia, Josh Schertz at Saint Louis University and Kyle Gerdeman at Lindenwood University. 9 schools compete in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceJefferson College · $7,082Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveWashington University in St. Louis · 12%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Missouri, Columbia · 31,543Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Missouri

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Division I · 6

University of Missouri, Columbia logoUniversity of Missouri, ColumbiaColumbia · Southeastern · Coach Dennis GatesSaint Louis University logoSaint Louis UniversitySaint Louis · Atlantic 10 · Coach Josh SchertzLindenwood University logoLindenwood UniversitySaint Charles · Ohio Valley · Coach Kyle GerdemanMissouri State University, Springfield logoMissouri State University, SpringfieldSpringfield · Missouri Valley · Coach Cuonzo Martin

Division II · 13

University of Central Missouri logoUniversity of Central MissouriWarrensburg · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Adam BohacTruman State University logoTruman State UniversityKirksville · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Mike WorleyNorthwest Missouri State University logoNorthwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Brad KornDrury University logoDrury UniversitySpringfield · Great Lakes Valley · Coach Chris Foster

Division III · 4

Washington University in St. Louis logoWashington University in St. LouisSt. Louis · College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin · Coach Pat JuckemWestminster College logoWestminster CollegeFulton · Upper Midwest Athletic · Coach Obi AgomoFontbonne University logoFontbonne UniversitySaint Louis · St. Louis Intercollegiate AthleticWebster University logoWebster UniversitySaint Louis · St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic · Coach Chris Bunch

NAIA · 14

Columbia College logoColumbia CollegeColumbia · American Midwest · Coach Tyler BredehoeftHarris-Stowe State University logoHarris-Stowe State UniversitySaint Louis · American Midwest · Coach Adam HookerCulver-Stockton College logoCulver-Stockton CollegeCanton · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Jeremy ReigleCentral Methodist University logoCentral Methodist UniversityFayette · Heart of America Athletic · Coach Matt Sherman

Junior college · 8

Jefferson College logoJefferson CollegeHillsboro · Region 16 · Coach Ethan Stewart-SmithMissouri State University, West Plains logoMissouri State University, West PlainsWest Plains · Region 16 · Coach Dillon HargroveMoberly Area Community College logoMoberly Area Community CollegeMoberly · Region 16 · Coach Patrick SmithThree Rivers College logoThree Rivers CollegePoplar Bluff · Region 16 · Coach Robert Kirby

Other associations · 2

Central Christian College of the Bible logoCentral Christian College of the BibleMoberly · NCCAA Division I, Midwest · Coach Jack DefreitasCalvary University logoCalvary UniversityKansas City · NCCAA Division II, Midwest · Coach Matt Brown
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

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

How many colleges in Missouri have Men's Basketball?

47 colleges in Missouri have Men's Basketball programs: 6 Division I, 13 Division II, 4 Division III, 14 NAIA and 8 Junior college.

Which colleges in Missouri have D1 Men's Basketball?

6 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Lindenwood University, Missouri State University, Springfield, Saint Louis University, Southeast Missouri State University, University of Missouri, Columbia and University of Missouri, Kansas City.

Which colleges in Missouri have D2 Men's Basketball?

13 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Drury University, Lincoln University, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Missouri Southern State University, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Missouri Western State University, Northwest Missouri State University, Rockhurst University and 5 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have D3 Men's Basketball?

4 colleges in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Fontbonne University, Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University and Westminster College.

Which colleges in Missouri have NAIA Men's Basketball?

14 colleges in Missouri compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Avila University, Central Methodist University, Columbia College, Cottey College, Culver-Stockton College, Evangel University, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Harris-Stowe State University and 6 more.

Which colleges in Missouri have JUCO Men's Basketball?

8 colleges in Missouri compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Jefferson College, Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, Mineral Area College, Missouri State University, West Plains, Moberly Area Community College, North Central Missouri College, State Fair Community College and Three Rivers College.

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

Jefferson College has the lowest average net price at $7,082 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Great Lakes Valley Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Missouri.

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

Dennis Gates (University of Missouri, Columbia), Josh Schertz (Saint Louis University), Kyle Gerdeman (Lindenwood University), Cuonzo Martin (Missouri State University, Springfield), Mark Turgeon (University of Missouri, Kansas City), Brad Korn (Southeast Missouri State University), Adam Bohac (University of Central Missouri) and Mike Worley (Truman State University).

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

There are 192 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Missouri. 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 Missouri

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

6 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

13 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division II. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 13 D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

4 schools in Missouri compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

14 schools in Missouri compete in NAIA. The 12 most popular are listed below.

See all 14 NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Missouri

8 schools in Missouri compete in NJCAA junior college.