Head Coach
Saah Nimley
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Saah Nimley | Head Coach | snimley@csuniv.edu |
| Mike Howland | Associate Head Coach | mhowland@csuniv.edu |
| Nate Louis | Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator | nlouis@csuniv.edu |
| Colton Everett | Assistant Coach | ceverett@csuniv.edu |
| Michael Ervin | Director of Basketball Operations/Assistant Coach | mervin@csuniv.edu |
| Johnny Anderson | Operations Analyst (Recruiting/Scouting) | johnanderson@csuniv.edu |
| Bryson Lowe | Graduate Assistant Coach | bblowe@student.csuniv.edu |
| Shane Fernald | Graduate Assistant Coach | safernald@student.csuniv.edu |
| Chase Beckham | Assistant Director for Athletic Communications (MBB, VB, WTEN) | cbeckham@csuniv.edu |
| Ben Hart | Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning (Men's Basketball) | bhart@csuniv.edu |
| Colleen Melvin | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball) | colleen.melvin@rsfh.com |
| Curtis Stacey | Director of Equipment Operations (Men's Basketball) | cstacey@csuniv.edu |
About Charleston Southern Buccaneers Basketball
Charleston Southern University's men's basketball program competes in the Big South Conference, one of the nation's strongest mid-major leagues featuring quality opponents and elite competition. Head coach Saah Nimley leads a program committed to developing student-athletes who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Buccaneers offer recruits a balanced collegiate experience in a supportive academic environment located in historic Charleston, South Carolina. The program emphasizes player development, basketball fundamentals, and building character within a competitive framework. Nimley's coaching staff focuses on maximizing each athlete's potential while maintaining high academic standards. Charleston Southern provides an opportunity to compete at a challenging level of college basketball while receiving genuine investment in personal growth. High school players seeking a program that values education, player development, and the full college experience should reach out to the coaching staff to learn more about joining the Buccaneers.
Net price
$20,661/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
50%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
2,893
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
- $17,825 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,966 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,299 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,634 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,963 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,893
- Average net price
- $20,661 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $34,080 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $34,080 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charleston Southern D1?
Yes, Charleston Southern is an NCAA Division I program in the Big South. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Charleston Southern men's basketball.
What conference is Charleston Southern in?
Charleston Southern competes in the Big South for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Charleston Southern?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,661 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Charleston Southern?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,893 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Charleston Southern?
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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.