D1 Basketball Schools: All 363 Programs (2026 List)

There are 363 D1 basketball schools in the United States. This page lists every NCAA Division I men's program by state, with conference, coach context, and how Florida Coastal Prep players get on a realistic D1 board. Power programs recruit early. Mid-majors still take post-grad and JUCO players who show they can play. Start with our guides to best basketball prep schools for D1 prospects, a post-grad year before D1, how FCP compares to Brewster Academy, and Florida basketball prep schools.

How D1 Scholarships Work

D1 men's basketball is a head-count sport, meaning each scholarship is a full scholarship, programs cannot split aid the way D2 programs can. Every scholarship player receives a complete package.

• A full D1 scholarship covers tuition, room, board, required fees, and a cost-of-attendance (COA) stipend, total annual value at major programs runs $60,000–$90,000
• Programs are capped at 13 scholarships. With rosters of 13–15 players, most programs open only 2–4 scholarships per year, every open spot generates national competition
• COA stipends added after 2015 NCAA reform mean most D1 players receive an additional $3,000–$6,000 per year above tuition and housing
• The November early signing period locks most offers, players who wait until spring compete for remaining roster spots, typically after the transfer portal fills gaps first

Power Five vs. Mid-Major: What It Actually Means for Recruiting

Not all D1 programs recruit the same player or at the same timeline. Understanding this separation is essential for targeting realistically and early.

• Power Four programs (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC) recruit national, lock in top-100 prospects, and rarely offer players without multi-year exposure at high-level AAU or prep events
• High-major programs (Big East, WCC, A-10, MWC) recruit nationally and regularly take post-grad players whose film and physical development caught up to their talent late
• Mid-majors recruit regionally and nationally, move faster on decisions, and are the primary D1 destination for players coming through prep and JUCO pathways, most FCP alumni who sign D1 offers land at mid-major programs
• Low-majors (WAC, NEC, MAAC, Big South) offer full scholarships with fewer barriers to entry, a consistent mid-major-caliber player can earn significant playing time and professional visibility at this level

Who Belongs in the D1 Conversation

• The late-developed athlete: A player who grew 3–4 inches after his junior year, added weight room strength, and whose film now projects at the D1 level, post-grad programs exist specifically for this player
• The academically misaligned prospect: Talent is clear but the transcript didn't clear the NCAA Eligibility Center out of high school, one year at JUCO basketball programs resolves this while keeping the D1 path open
• The under-recruited player: Strong production at a program with limited recruiting exposure. Getting film in front of D1 coaches requires relationships and timing, not just a highlight reel link sent to a generic inbox
• The portal target: D1 programs fill an increasing number of roster spots via the transfer portal. A player who performs at D2, NAIA, or JUCO for one season while maintaining academic eligibility creates a legitimate transfer target every spring

Is This School D1? Quick Checks

Families often search a school name plus “D1” before building a target list. These pages answer with verified division, conference, and location, then link to the full program profile.

• Is Marist D1? (program profile + FAQ)
• Is Fresno State D1?
• Is Florida A&M (FAMU) D1?
• Is USF D1?
• Is Clark Atlanta D1? (spoiler: D2 program page)
• Is Butler D1?

Florida D1 lists by state: D1 basketball schools in Florida. Also browse D2 in Florida, JUCO in Florida, and NAIA in Florida.

All D1 Conferences (A–Z)

Every Division I conference with member schools in alphabetical order: D1 basketball conferences directory.