Head Coach
Ronnie Thomas
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Thomas | Head Coach | thomasr@longwood.edu |
| Larry Blunt | Associate Head Coach | bluntla@longwood.edu |
| Odri Dedolli | Assistant Coach | dedollio@longwood.edu |
| Emmanuel Matey | Assistant Coach | mateyem@longwood.edu |
| Donovan Williams | Assistant Coach | williamsda4@longwood.edu |
| Brett Gilbert | Assistant Coach | gilbertbe@longwood.edu |
| Connor Piskin | Director of Operations | piskinc@longwood.edu |
| Donovan Hall | Director of Operations | donovan.hall2@live.longwood.edu |
About Longwood Lancers Basketball
Longwood University basketball operates in the Big South Conference, one of the nation's competitive NCAA Division I conferences, offering student-athletes the opportunity to play at a high level while pursuing degrees from an accredited Virginia institution. Head coach Griff Aldrich has built a program emphasizing discipline, work ethic, and player development within a winning culture. The Lancers compete in an academically rigorous environment where student-athletes balance classroom responsibilities with the demands of collegiate basketball. Longwood provides comprehensive support services, strength and conditioning resources, and professional coaching in a program committed to developing both players and people. Recruits considering Longwood gain access to Big South Conference competition, which attracts Division I talent across the region. The coaching staff actively seeks dedicated players ready to contribute immediately while growing within a program focused on long-term success and personal development.
Net price
$20,773/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
62%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
3,015
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
- $15,301 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,727 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,903 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,285 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,935 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,015
- Average net price
- $20,773 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,538 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,146 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
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 Longwood D1?
Yes, Longwood is an NCAA Division I program in the Big South. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Longwood men's basketball.
What conference is Longwood in?
Longwood competes in the Big South for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Longwood?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,773 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 Longwood?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,015 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Longwood?
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.
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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.