Head Coach
Lennie Acuff
Program contact: Kip Owens, Assistant Coach
kowens10@samford.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kip Owens | Assistant Coach | kowens10@samford.edu |
| Will Acuff | Assistant Coach | wacuff@samford.edu |
About Samford Bulldogs Basketball
Samford University's men's basketball program, led by head coach Lennie Acuff, competes in the Southern Conference and provides student-athletes with a rigorous academic environment complemented by high-level collegiate competition. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, Samford combines Division I athletics with a strong commitment to academic excellence, ensuring recruits develop both on and off the court. The Southern Conference offers consistent competitive basketball with multiple postseason opportunities, allowing players to showcase their skills at a meaningful level. Coach Acuff has built a program culture emphasizing discipline, work ethic, and player development, focusing on helping athletes reach their potential while earning a quality degree. High school players seeking a balanced collegiate experience, where they can compete seriously in basketball while prioritizing education in a supportive community, should reach out to the Samford coaching staff to learn how the program can help them achieve their goals.
Net price
$32,950/yr
Above D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
78%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,206
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
- $25,299 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,217 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $27,586 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $30,393 / year
- $110,001+
- $37,166 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,206
- Average net price
- $32,950 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,910 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,910 / year
- Graduation rate
- 78%
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 Samford D1?
Yes, Samford is an NCAA Division I program in the Southern Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Samford men's basketball.
What conference is Samford in?
Samford competes in the Southern Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Samford?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $32,950 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Samford?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,206 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Samford?
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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.