Head Coach
Darion Brown
Program contact: Delanie Authement, Director of Operations
delanie.authement@nicholls.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Delanie Authement | Director of Operations | delanie.authement@nicholls.edu |
About Nicholls Colonels Basketball
Nicholls Colonels is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southland Conference. The campus is in Thibodaux, LA. Head coach: Darion Brown. 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 Nicholls Colonels
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Nicholls Colonels'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.
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Net price
$13,357/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
51%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,737
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
- $11,693 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,478 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,023 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,061 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,854 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,737
- Average net price
- $13,357 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,741 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,834 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Notable NBA/pro alumni
- Ronnie Price Magic, Lakers, Suns, Kings, Trail Blazers, Jazz 2013–2014
- Gerard King Spurs, Wizards
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nicholls D1?
Yes, Nicholls is an NCAA Division I program in the Southland Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Nicholls men's basketball.
What conference is Nicholls in?
Nicholls competes in the Southland Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Nicholls?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,357 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 Nicholls?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,737 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Nicholls?
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.
Nicholls Colonels Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D1 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Nicholls Colonels's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.