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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

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Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Coaches verified November 2026.

Programs
12
Coaches recruiting
28
  • 2Division I
  • 1Division II
  • 7NAIA
  • 2Junior college

Montana has 12 colleges with Men's Basketball programs: University of Montana, Montana State University, Montana State University, Billings, Carroll College, The University of Montana, Western, Montana State University, Northern, University of Montana, Western, University of Providence, Montana Technological University, Rocky Mountain College, Dawson Community College and Miles Community College. Of those, 2 compete in NCAA Division I, 1 in NCAA Division II, 7 in the NAIA and 2 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Montana, Montana State University and Montana State University, Billings. Their head coaches are J.C. Isakson at University of Montana and Luke Fennelly at Montana State University, Billings. 5 schools compete in the Frontier Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceMontana State University, Northern · $9,961Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveUniversity of Providence · 50%Acceptance rateLargest campusMontana State University · 17,135Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Montana

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Division I · 2

University of Montana logoUniversity of MontanaMissoula · Big Sky · Coach J.C. IsaksonMontana State University logoMontana State UniversityBozeman · Big Sky

Division II · 1

Montana State University, Billings logoMontana State University, BillingsBillings · Great Northwest Athletic · Coach Luke Fennelly

NAIA · 7

Carroll College logoCarroll CollegeHelena · Frontier · Coach Dan PearsonThe University of Montana, Western logoThe University of Montana, WesternDillon · Frontier · Coach J.C. IsaksonMontana State University, Northern logoMontana State University, NorthernHavre · Frontier · Coach Shawn HuseUniversity of Montana, Western logoUniversity of Montana, WesternDillon · Coach J.C. Isakson

Junior college · 2

Dawson Community College logoDawson Community CollegeGlendive · Region 8 · Coach Joe PetersonMiles Community College logoMiles Community CollegeMiles City · Region 1 · Coach Alex Fodness
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

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

How many colleges in Montana have Men's Basketball?

12 colleges in Montana have Men's Basketball programs: 2 Division I, 1 Division II, 7 NAIA and 2 Junior college.

Which colleges in Montana have D1 Men's Basketball?

2 colleges in Montana compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Montana State University and University of Montana.

Which colleges in Montana have D2 Men's Basketball?

1 college in Montana competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Montana State University, Billings.

Which colleges in Montana have NAIA Men's Basketball?

7 colleges in Montana compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Carroll College, Montana State University, Northern, Montana Technological University, Rocky Mountain College, The University of Montana, Western, University of Montana, Western and University of Providence.

Which colleges in Montana have JUCO Men's Basketball?

2 colleges in Montana compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Dawson Community College and Miles Community College.

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

Montana State University, Northern has the lowest average net price at $9,961 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Frontier Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Montana.

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

J.C. Isakson (University of Montana), Luke Fennelly (Montana State University, Billings), Dan Pearson (Carroll College), J.C. Isakson (The University of Montana, Western), Shawn Huse (Montana State University, Northern), J.C. Isakson (University of Montana, Western), Michael Claxton (University of Providence) and Adam Hiatt (Montana Technological University).

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

There are 28 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Montana. 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 Montana

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

2 schools in Montana compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

1 school in Montana competes in NCAA Division II.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

7 schools in Montana compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Montana

2 schools in Montana compete in NJCAA junior college.