Head Coach
Matt Braeuer
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Braeuer | Head Coach | matthew.braeuer@sfasu.edu |
| Jimmy Smith | Associate Head Coach | james.smith@sfasu.edu |
| Jovan Austin | Assistant Coach | jovan.austin@sfasu.edu |
| Payne Andrus | Assistant Coach | payne.andrus@sfasu.edu |
| Trajan Wesley | Assistant Coach | trajan.wesley@sfasu.edu |
| Luke Stuart | Director of Operations | luke.stuart@sfasu.edu |
About Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Basketball
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southland Conference. The campus is in Nacogdoches, TX. Head coach: Matt Braeuer. 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 Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks'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.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
Schedule Quality That Validates Your Film for Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks
Film from a weak schedule tells a D1 coach nothing. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks's staff evaluates prospects in the context of their competition, and players who have only been tested against poor opponents don't get offers, regardless of how the film looks. FCP's competitive schedule is built specifically to provide film against opponents that D1 coaches respect.
Our scheduling philosophy gives every FCP player verifiable competition results that hold up under the scrutiny of a D1 coaching staff. Apply to FCP to compete at the level that gets you noticed.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks.
Net price
$15,928/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
55%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
8,728
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
- $13,392 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,256 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,861 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,578 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,015 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,728
- Average net price
- $15,928 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,228 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,948 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
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 Stephen F. Austin D1?
Yes, Stephen F. Austin is an NCAA Division I program in the Southland Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Stephen F. Austin men's basketball.
What conference is Stephen F. Austin in?
Stephen F. Austin competes in the Southland Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Stephen F. Austin?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,928 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 Stephen F. Austin?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,728 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Stephen F. Austin?
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.
Compete at the Level Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Scouts
D1 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks need to make a decision.
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.