Head Coach
Brandon Chambers
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Forrest | Associate Head Coach | shawn.forrest@utrgv.edu |
| Joey Rodriguez | Assistant Coach | joey.rodriguez@utrgv.edu |
| Joseph Anderson | Assistant Coach | joseph.anderson@utrgv.edu |
| Mitch Marquis | Assistant Coach | mitchell.marquis@utrgv.edu |
| John Jones | Director of Basketball Operations | john.jones@utrgv.edu |
| Chris Seroka | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach | christopher.seroka@utrgv.edu |
| Muteba Dikanda | Assistant Athletic Trainer (MBB, MTEN) | muteba.dikanda@utrgv.edu |
| Fraser Speaks | Student-Athlete Advisor (MBB) | fraser.speaks@utrgv.edu |
About UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros Basketball
UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southland Conference. The campus is in Edinburg, TX. Head coach: Brandon Chambers. 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 UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros'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
$4,858/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
55%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
28,666
Above 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
- $3,980 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,681 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,614 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,274 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,327 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 28,666
- Average net price
- $4,858 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,993 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,713 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Notable NBA/pro alumni
- Lucious Jackson 76ers 1964–1972
- Fred Taylor Suns, Kings
- Marshall Rogers Warriors
- Otto Moore Rockets, Suns, Kings, Pistons, Jazz
- Ken Green Knicks
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UT Rio Grande Valley D1?
Yes, UT Rio Grande Valley is an NCAA Division I program in the Southland Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UT Rio Grande Valley men's basketball.
What conference is UT Rio Grande Valley in?
UT Rio Grande Valley competes in the Southland Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at UT Rio Grande Valley?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,858 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 UT Rio Grande Valley?
College Scorecard reports approximately 28,666 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to UT Rio Grande Valley?
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.