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Alabama State Hornets Men's Basketball

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Alabama State

Hornets · Men's Basketball

James Jackson

Head Coach

Full staff (5)

Drew Wilson

Assistant Coach

Email

Justin Graham

Assistant Coach

Email

Mike Scott

Assistant Coach

Email

Rosbie Mutcherson Jr.

Assistant Coach

Email

Damien Madison

Assistant Coach

Email

Head Coach

Chris Wright

jjackson@alasu.edu

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

Basketball Staff Contacts

Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.

NameRoleEmail
James Jackson Head Coach jjackson@alasu.edu
Drew Wilson Assistant Coach dwilson3472@alasu.edu
Justin Graham Assistant Coach jgraham2812@alasu.edu
Mike Scott Assistant Coach mscott2956@alasu.edu
Rosbie Mutcherson Jr. Assistant Coach rmutcherson@alasu.edu
Damien Madison Assistant Coach dmadison@alasu.edu

About Alabama State Hornets Basketball

Alabama State Hornets is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The campus is in Montgomery, AL. Head coach: Chris Wright. Use the coach contacts on this page for outreach. Confirm staff and eligibility requirements on the school's official athletics site.

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What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Alabama State Hornets

D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Alabama State Hornets's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.

Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.

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Net price

$9,775/yr

Below D1 median ($17,886)

Grad rate

31%

Below D1 median (67%)

Enrollment

3,477

Below D1 median (9,019)

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

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price after aid (in-state), compared to 360 D1 schools with Scorecard data.

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000
$9,928 / year
$30,001–$48,000
$10,683 / year
$48,001–$75,000
$5,694 / year
$75,001–$110,000
$848 / year
$110,001+
$6,383 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
Undergraduate enrollment
3,477
Average net price
$9,775 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state)
$11,248 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state)
$19,576 / year
Graduation rate
31%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

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

Southwestern Athletic Conference Teams

Southwestern Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Alabama A&M View program → Location Huntsville, AL Enrollment 6,124 Avg. net price $18,255
Alabama State View program → Location Montgomery, AL Enrollment 3,477 Avg. net price $9,775
Alcorn State View program → Location Lorman, MS Enrollment 2,363 Avg. net price $14,791
Arkansas Pine Bluff View program → Location Pine Bluff, AR Enrollment 1,807 Avg. net price $11,528
Bethune-Cookman View program → Location Daytona Beach, FL Enrollment 2,732 Avg. net price $13,059
Florida A&M View program → Location Tallahassee, FL Enrollment 7,582 Avg. net price $15,220
Grambling View program → Location Grambling, LA Enrollment 4,164 Avg. net price $19,214
Jackson State View program → Location Jackson, MS Enrollment 4,600 Avg. net price $34,119
Mississippi Valley State View program → Location Itta Bena, MS Enrollment 1,439 Avg. net price $11,844
Prairie View A&M View program → Location Prairie View, TX Enrollment 8,877 Avg. net price $13,638
Southern View program → Location Baton Rouge, LA Enrollment 5,519 Avg. net price $18,631
Texas Southern View program → Location Houston, TX Enrollment 6,844 Avg. net price $16,494
All Southwestern Athletic Conference programs →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alabama State D1?

Yes, Alabama State is an NCAA Division I program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Alabama State men's basketball.

What conference is Alabama State in?

Alabama State competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for D1 men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Alabama State?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,775 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.

What is undergraduate enrollment at Alabama State?

College Scorecard reports approximately 3,477 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Alabama State?

Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.

Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Alabama State Hornets

Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D1 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Alabama State Hornets require.

Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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