Head Coach
Byron Smith
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Smith | Head Coach | bbsmith@pvamu.edu |
| Spencer Robertson | Men's Assistant Coach | sprobertson@pvamu.edu |
| Todd Shelton | Assistant Men's Basketball | gtshelton@pvamu.edu |
| Keith Berard | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | kdberard@pvamu.edu |
| Donovan Greer | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Operations | djgreer@pvamu.edu |
About Prairie View A&M Panthers Basketball
Prairie View A&M Panthers is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The campus is in Prairie View, TX. Head coach: Byron Smith. 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 Prairie View A&M Panthers
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Prairie View A&M Panthers'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
$13,638/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
46%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
8,877
Below D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,985 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,344 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,248 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,008 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,933 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,877
- Average net price
- $13,638 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,299 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,874 / year
- Graduation rate
- 46%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie View A&M D1?
Yes, Prairie View A&M is an NCAA Division I program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Prairie View A&M men's basketball.
What conference is Prairie View A&M in?
Prairie View A&M competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Prairie View A&M?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,638 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 Prairie View A&M?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,877 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Prairie View A&M?
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.