NCAA Division I Basketball in Rhode Island

4 NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in Rhode Island

Quick Answer: NCAA Division I Schools In Rhode Island

Rhode Island has 4 NCAA Division I men's basketball programs listed here. Use this page to compare programs by conference, head coach, contact availability, and the other college basketball divisions active in Rhode Island.

America East Conference

Bryant Bulldogs

Jamion Christian

emahar@bryant.edu

Atlantic 10 Conference

Rhode Island Rams

Archie Miller

dcuri@uri.edu

Big East Conference

Providence Friars

Kim English

bblaney1@providence.edu

Ivy League

Brown Bears

Mike Martin

brownbasketball@brown.edu

Rhode Island offers high school basketball players a unique recruiting advantage with four Division I programs operating at different competitive levels. Providence Friars compete in the Big East Conference, one of the nation's premier leagues, while the University of Rhode Island competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Bryant University and Brown University represent mid-major and Ivy League opportunities respectively. This variety creates exceptional options for in-state recruits across skill levels and academic profiles. Athletes should seriously evaluate all four programs, as each offers distinct pathways to collegiate basketball. Proximity to campus, conference competitiveness, academic fit, and coaching philosophy should guide each recruit's decision-making process during their recruitment journey.

NCAA Division I Conferences in Rhode Island

America East Conference 1 Atlantic 10 Conference 1 Big East Conference 1 Ivy League 1 All NCAA Division I Programs →

More Programs in Rhode Island

NCAA Division III in Rhode Island 4 JUCO / NJCAA in Rhode Island 1 All Divisions →

How FCP Helps Rhode Island Players Reach NCAA Division I Programs

Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate basketball program gives student-athletes from Rhode Island the development, exposure, and academic support to compete for roster spots at NCAA Division I programs. Our high school program also prepares younger players for the recruiting process early.

Directory compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026

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