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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

Explore colleges in Rhode Island recruiting Men's Basketball athletes, most popular programs first. Open any school to see its division, costs and coaches.

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49 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Rhode Island
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

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

Programs
9
Coaches recruiting
49
  • 4Division I
  • 4Division III
  • 1Junior college

Rhode Island has 9 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 4 compete in NCAA Division I, 4 in NCAA Division III and 1 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Providence College, University of Rhode Island and Brown University. 2 schools compete in the Colonial Athletic Association, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceCommunity College of Rhode Island · $6,475Average yearly cost after aid
Most selectiveBrown University · 5%Acceptance rate
Largest campusUniversity of Rhode Island · 17,210Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Rhode Island

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Division I · 4

Providence College logoProvidence CollegeProvidence · Big EastUniversity of Rhode Island logoUniversity of Rhode IslandKingston · Colonial Athletic AssociationBrown University logoBrown UniversityProvidence · Ivy GroupBryant University logoBryant UniversitySmithfield · Colonial Athletic Association

Division III · 4

Salve Regina University logoSalve Regina UniversityNewport · New England Women's & Men's AthleticJohnson & Wales University, Providence logoJohnson & Wales University, ProvidenceProvidence · Great Northeast AthleticRhode Island College logoRhode Island CollegeProvidence · Little EastRoger Williams University logoRoger Williams UniversityBristol · Conference of New England

Junior college · 1

Community College of Rhode Island logoCommunity College of Rhode IslandWarwick · Region 3
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

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

How many colleges in Rhode Island have Men's Basketball?

9 colleges in Rhode Island have Men's Basketball programs: 4 Division I, 4 Division III and 1 Junior college.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have D1 Men's Basketball?

4 colleges in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Brown University, Bryant University, Providence College and University of Rhode Island.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have D3 Men's Basketball?

4 colleges in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University and Salve Regina University.

Which colleges in Rhode Island have JUCO Men's Basketball?

1 college in Rhode Island competes in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Community College of Rhode Island.

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

Community College of Rhode Island has the lowest average net price at $6,475 a year after grants and scholarships.

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

The Colonial Athletic Association has the most Men's Basketball programs in Rhode Island.

How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in Rhode Island?

There are 49 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island

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

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

4 schools in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division I.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

4 schools in Rhode Island compete in NCAA Division III.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Rhode Island

1 school in Rhode Island competes in NJCAA junior college.