Head Coach
Jordan Fee
Program contact: Tyler Kelly, Assistant Coach
tkelly17@lamar.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Kelly | Assistant Coach | tkelly17@lamar.edu |
| Myo Baxter-Bell | Assistant Coach | mbaxterbell@lamar.edu |
| Tyler Slick | Assistant Coach | tslick@lamar.edu |
| Austin St. Cyr | Basketball Staff | astcyr@lamar.edu |
About Lamar Cardinals Basketball
Lamar Cardinals is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southland Conference. The campus is in Beaumont, TX. Head coach: Jordan Fee. Use the coach contacts on this page for outreach. Confirm staff and eligibility requirements on the school's official athletics site.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Lamar Cardinals
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Lamar Cardinals'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
$7,984/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
39%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
8,150
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
- $7,196 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,276 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,834 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,623 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,931 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,150
- Average net price
- $7,984 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,905 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,625 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Notable NBA/pro alumni
- Clarence Kea Mavericks
- Tom Sewell Wizards 1984–1985
- Mike James Suns
- Tony Harris Celtics, 76ers
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lamar D1?
Yes, Lamar is an NCAA Division I program in the Southland Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lamar men's basketball.
What conference is Lamar in?
Lamar competes in the Southland Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lamar?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,984 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 Lamar?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,150 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lamar?
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 Lamar Cardinals
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 Lamar Cardinals 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.