Denison University Men's Basketball
Denison University (Denison) · Granville, Ohio · Private nonprofit university
Denison University Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Denison University who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Denison University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- North Coast Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- denisonbigred.com
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
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 79% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Denison University in Granville.
- Location
- Granville, Ohio
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- denison.edu
About Denison University Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Chris Sullivan, the Head Men's Basketball Coach, leads the Denison University Men's Basketball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Denison University (Denison) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball as a member of the North Coast Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Denison University is a small private school in Granville, Ohio with 2,394 undergraduates, a 17% acceptance rate and an average net price of $42,177 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Denison University Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Chris Sullivan, the Head Men's Basketball Coach and Jalen Rhea, the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Denison University has 3 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 Chris can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Denison University typically score 1320–1490 on the SAT and 30–33 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 Denison University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Denison University D3?
Yes. Denison University competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, in the North Coast Athletic Conference.
Is Denison University public or private?
Denison University is a private nonprofit school in Granville, Ohio.
What conference is Denison University Men's Basketball in?
The North Coast Athletic Conference.
Does Denison University 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 Denison University Men's Basketball have?
3 coaches, led by Chris Sullivan, the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Denison University Men's Basketball?
Chris Sullivan is the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
When can Denison University 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 Denison University 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 Denison University cost?
In-state tuition is $67,000 and out-of-state tuition is $67,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $42,177.
What is the Denison University acceptance rate?
17% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Denison University?
Admitted students typically score 1320–1490 on the SAT and 30–33 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Denison University 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.
