Head Coach
Cleo Hill Jr.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lance Beckwith | Assistant Coach | labeckwith@umes.edu |
| Chuck Ellis | Assistant Coach | egindraw@umes.edu |
| Delorian Heard | Assistant Coach | dcheard@umes.edu |
About Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks Basketball
Maryland Eastern Shore competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and provides student-athletes with a competitive Division I basketball experience in a supportive academic environment. Head coach Cleo Hill Jr. leads a program committed to developing well-rounded players who excel both on the court and in the classroom. The Hawks play in a historically significant MEAC that features quality competition and meaningful conference play throughout the season. Recruits will find a program culture emphasizing discipline, work ethic, and personal growth alongside basketball development. The university's location on Maryland's Eastern Shore offers a tight-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to regional talent pools and recruiting networks. Student-athletes benefit from coaching staff dedicated to maximizing individual potential and preparing players for post-collegiate opportunities. High school players seeking a Division I platform with genuine academic support and consistent playing time opportunities should contact Coach Hill's staff to learn how Maryland Eastern Shore fits their basketball and educational goals.
Net price
$17,378/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
35%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
2,391
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
- $16,506 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,224 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,439 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,889 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,675 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,391
- Average net price
- $17,378 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,366 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,911 / year
- Graduation rate
- 35%
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 Maryland Eastern Shore D1?
Yes, Maryland Eastern Shore is an NCAA Division I program in the MEAC. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Maryland Eastern Shore men's basketball.
What conference is Maryland Eastern Shore in?
Maryland Eastern Shore competes in the MEAC for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Maryland Eastern Shore?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,378 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 Maryland Eastern Shore?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,391 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Maryland Eastern Shore?
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.