Head Coach
Corey Gipson
Program contact: Rodney Hamilton, Associate Head Coach
hamiltonrk@apsu.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
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.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Hamilton | Associate Head Coach | hamiltonrk@apsu.edu |
| Tim Ward | Recruiting Coordinator | wardt@apsu.edu |
| Koby Pelissier | Director of Operations | pelissierk@apsu.edu |
| Matthew Morgan | Director of Player Development | matthew_morgan@apsu.edu |
| Joey Heimel | Video Coordinator | heimelj@apsu.edu |
| Berron Tyson | Basketball Staff | tysonb@apsu.edu |
About Austin Peay Governors Basketball
Austin Peay State University's basketball program competes in the challenging ASUN Conference, offering student-athletes a competitive collegiate environment in Clarksville, Tennessee. Head coach Corey Gipson leads a program committed to developing players both on and off the court within a supportive academic setting. The Governors provide serious competition at the mid-major level while maintaining a strong emphasis on education and personal growth. Austin Peay's location in Tennessee provides access to excellent basketball talent and exposure throughout the region. The program values hard work, discipline, and basketball fundamentals under Gipson's leadership. Recruits interested in playing meaningful minutes while earning a quality degree in a program that prioritizes player development should consider reaching out to the coaching staff. Austin Peay offers the right blend of competitive basketball and academic opportunity for dedicated student-athletes seeking their path to college success.
Net price
$9,049/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
42%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
7,560
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.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,541 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,732 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,341 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,216 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,571 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,560
- Average net price
- $9,049 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,456 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,216 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Austin Peay Governors camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Hassell | Bulls, Mavericks, Timberwolves, Nets | — |
| Bubba Wells | Mavericks | — |
| Otis Howard | Bucks, Pistons | 1978 |
| Calvin Garrett | Lakers, Rockets | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin Peay D1?
Yes, Austin Peay is an NCAA Division I program in the United Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Austin Peay men's basketball.
What conference is Austin Peay in?
Austin Peay competes in the United Athletic Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Austin Peay?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,049 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 Austin Peay?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,560 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Austin Peay?
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.
The Commitment Austin Peay Governors Respects
D1 coaches at programs like Austin Peay Governors extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.