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How to Build Your College Basketball School List

Search every Division I men's basketball program, save schools on this device, and compare published cost, graduation rate, and location before you email coaches.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Saved lists stay on your device only. This tool does not score athletic fit, likelihood of admission, playing time, scholarship offers, or eligibility.

Program data is general research — not recruiting advice or NCAA rules.

On-device list

Schools you save stay in your browser. We do not create an account or send this list anywhere. Clearing site data removes it. If private browsing blocks storage, you can still browse all 363 D1 programs below, but saving may not stick.

Average net price and graduation rate come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (data retrieved 2026-11-04). Sticker tuition is published list price where Scorecard reports it. Missing fields are shown as Unknown, not zero. Listed class year and roster heights appear only on the 6 programs with published roster context.

Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/

How to choose a college for basketball

Start with divisions and locations your family would actually attend. A brand-name D1 school is not a fit if the campus, major, or published cost do not work off the court.

Use published federal College Scorecard fields to compare average net price and graduation rate before you invest time in coach outreach.

List academic majors and distance from home that matter to you.
Read roster and class-year notes on school pages when we publish them. They describe listed height and class labels only — not eligibility remaining.
Pair school research with a recruiting timeline and highlight film before you send intro emails.

Building a college basketball school list (D1)

Division I has more than 350 men's basketball programs. Saving a short list on your device helps you compare published facts without creating an account.

This list is not athletic fit, admission probability, or interest from a coaching staff. It is a research organizer.

What to compare using published program data

Average net price estimates what families like yours paid after aid, where Scorecard reports it. Sticker price is list tuition before aid. Missing data stays Unknown.

Graduation rate and location help families ask better questions on visits. They do not predict playing time or roster spots.

After your school list is set

When you have five to fifteen realistic targets, build recruiting film and a short intro email. Send from your own inbox.

Follow the step-by-step contact guide on FCP for timing, follow-up, and official NCAA calendar links.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a college for basketball?

Compare divisions you would attend, published cost and graduation data, campus location, and academics. Then check roster context on official school pages and use film plus coach outreach — not rankings alone.

Does this college basketball school list save to the cloud?

No. Saved schools stay in this browser on this device. Clearing site data removes them. FCP does not receive your list.

Is this a college basketball recruiting ranking?

No. It is a save-and-compare tool using published federal cost and enrollment fields. It does not rank athletic fit or coach interest.

Can I compare D1 basketball programs by cost?

Yes, on each saved card and when you sort by average net price. Figures come from College Scorecard; confirm details with each school.

How many schools can I save?

The tool caps saved programs so the list stays manageable on your device. Remove schools you are no longer considering.

What should I do after I build my list?

Organize film, draft an intro email, and follow NCAA contact rules for your target division. Use FCP's highlight checklist, email builder, and recruiting timeline tools.