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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

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87 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Nebraska
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

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

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20
Coaches recruiting
87
  • 3Division I
  • 3Division II
  • 1Division III
  • 7NAIA
  • 5Junior college

Nebraska has 20 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 3 compete in NCAA Division I, 3 in NCAA Division II, 1 in NCAA Division III, 7 in the NAIA and 5 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Creighton University and University of Nebraska, Omaha. Their head coaches are Fred Hoiberg at University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Alan Huss at Creighton University and Chris Crutchfield at University of Nebraska, Omaha. 5 schools compete in the Great Plains Athletic Conference, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceWestern Nebraska Community College · $6,334Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveCollege of Saint Mary · 45%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln · 24,393Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Nebraska

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Division I · 3

University of Nebraska, Lincoln logoUniversity of Nebraska, LincolnLincoln · Big Ten · Coach Fred HoibergCreighton University logoCreighton UniversityOmaha · Big East · Coach Alan HussUniversity of Nebraska, Omaha logoUniversity of Nebraska, OmahaOmaha · The Summit League · Coach Chris Crutchfield

Division II · 3

Wayne State College logoWayne State CollegeWayne · Northern Sun Intercollegiate · Coach Jeff KaminskyChadron State College logoChadron State CollegeChadron · Rocky Mountain Athletic · Coach Chris FrancisUniversity of Nebraska, Kearney logoUniversity of Nebraska, KearneyKearney · Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association · Coach Marty Levinson

Division III · 1

Nebraska Wesleyan University logoNebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln · American Rivers · Coach Dale Wellman

NAIA · 7

Midland University logoMidland UniversityFremont · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Tyler ErwinConcordia University, Nebraska logoConcordia University, NebraskaSeward · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Ben LimbackDoane University logoDoane UniversityCrete · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Ian McKeithenHastings College logoHastings CollegeHastings · Great Plains Athletic · Coach Todd Raridon

Junior college · 5

Central Community College logoCentral Community CollegeGrand Island · Region 2 · Coach Tyler FrancisMid-Plains Community College logoMid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte · Region 6 · Coach Jacob BrandlNortheast Community College logoNortheast Community CollegeNorfolk · Region 7 · Coach Ben CruickshankSoutheast Community College logoSoutheast Community CollegeLincoln · Region 12 · Coach Ben Cruickshank

Other associations · 1

Union Adventist University logoUnion Adventist UniversityLincoln · NCCAA Division II, Midwest · Coach Drew Mekelburg
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

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

How many colleges in Nebraska have Men's Basketball?

20 colleges in Nebraska have Men's Basketball programs: 3 Division I, 3 Division II, 1 Division III, 7 NAIA and 5 Junior college.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D1 Men's Basketball?

3 colleges in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Creighton University, University of Nebraska, Lincoln and University of Nebraska, Omaha.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D2 Men's Basketball?

3 colleges in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Chadron State College, University of Nebraska, Kearney and Wayne State College.

Which colleges in Nebraska have D3 Men's Basketball?

1 college in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Which colleges in Nebraska have NAIA Men's Basketball?

7 colleges in Nebraska compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, Concordia University, Nebraska, Doane University, Hastings College, Midland University and York University.

Which colleges in Nebraska have JUCO Men's Basketball?

5 colleges in Nebraska compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Central Community College, Mid-Plains Community College, Northeast Community College, Southeast Community College and Western Nebraska Community College.

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

Western Nebraska Community College has the lowest average net price at $6,334 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has the most Men's Basketball programs in Nebraska.

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

Fred Hoiberg (University of Nebraska, Lincoln), Alan Huss (Creighton University), Chris Crutchfield (University of Nebraska, Omaha), Jeff Kaminsky (Wayne State College), Chris Francis (Chadron State College), Marty Levinson (University of Nebraska, Kearney), Tyler Erwin (Midland University) and Ben Limback (Concordia University, Nebraska).

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

There are 87 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

3 schools in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

3 schools in Nebraska compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

1 school in Nebraska competes in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

7 schools in Nebraska compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Nebraska

5 schools in Nebraska compete in NJCAA junior college.