Head Coach
Ryan Ridder
Program contact: Tysor Anderson, Assistant Coach
anderson_td@mercer.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tysor Anderson | Assistant Coach | anderson_td@mercer.edu |
| Langston Hall | Assistant Coach | hall_la@mercer.edu |
| Nashad Mackey | Assistant Coach | mackey_n@mercer.edu |
| Shawn Moran | Strength & Conditioning Coach | moran_sm@mercer.edu |
| Jordan Harbeck | Graduate Manager | jordan.harbeck@live.mercer.edu |
| Reese Sauerbrun | Graduate Manager | reese.william.sauerbrun@live.mercer.edu |
About Mercer Bears Basketball
Mercer University men's basketball competes in the Southern Conference and plays its home games in Macon, Georgia. Head coach Ryan Ridder leads a program committed to developing student-athletes in both the classroom and on the court. The Bears play within a competitive conference that provides consistent NCAA tournament-level competition and exposure. Mercer offers recruits a balanced collegiate experience in a rigorous academic environment where basketball success goes hand-in-hand with meaningful degree progress. The program emphasizes a culture of discipline, hard work, and accountability while fostering genuine relationships between coaches and players. Recruits interested in competing at a respectable level of collegiate basketball while earning a quality education in a supportive community should consider reaching out to Coach Ridder's staff. Mercer provides the infrastructure and commitment necessary for athletes to compete consistently and grow both as players and as people.
Net price
$24,778/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
72%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,500
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
- $18,845 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,273 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,137 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,117 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,667 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,500
- Average net price
- $24,778 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $43,570 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $43,570 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
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 Mercer Bears 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Mitchell | Raptors, Pacers, Timberwolves | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercer D1?
Yes, Mercer is an NCAA Division I program in the Southern Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Mercer men's basketball.
What conference is Mercer in?
Mercer competes in the Southern Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Mercer?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,778 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Mercer?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,500 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Mercer?
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.