Head Coach
Tim Craft
Program contact: Andrew Brown, Recruiting Coordinator
aebrown@email.wcu.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Brown | Recruiting Coordinator | aebrown@email.wcu.edu |
| Adam Bullard | Assistant Coach | abullard@email.wcu.edu |
| Jackson Simmons | Assistant Coach | simmons@email.wcu.edu |
| AJ Stroop | Assistant Coach | ajstroop1@catamount.wcu.edu |
| John Williams | Assistant Sports Performance Coach | johnwilliams@email.wcu.edu |
| Samantha Wolchesky | Assistant Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball) | swolchesky@email.wcu.edu |
About Western Carolina Catamounts Basketball
Western Carolina University's men's basketball program, located in the scenic mountains of Cullowhee, North Carolina, competes in the competitive Southern Conference under the direction of head coach Tim Craft. The Catamounts provide student-athletes with a rigorous academic environment alongside quality Division I basketball competition. The Southern Conference features established programs that challenge players to develop their skills at a high level while maintaining academic excellence. Coach Craft's program emphasizes building a strong team culture centered on discipline, hard work, and player development. The university offers a supportive campus community where athletes balance their athletic pursuits with meaningful educational opportunities. High school players interested in playing at a competitive level while receiving genuine academic support should reach out to the Western Carolina coaching staff to learn how the program can help them achieve their basketball and educational goals.
Net price
$13,025/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
61%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
10,024
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
- $10,446 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,629 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,322 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,350 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,389 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,024
- Average net price
- $13,025 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,685 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,685 / year
- Graduation rate
- 61%
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
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a Western Carolina Catamounts camp or visit schedule.
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Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Fuller | Warriors, Hornets, Heat, Jazz, Pelicans | — |
| Jarvis Hayes | Wizards, Pistons, Nets | — |
| Bubba Wilson | Warriors | — |
| Frankie King | Lakers, 76ers | — |
| Mel Gibson | Lakers | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Carolina D1?
Yes, Western Carolina is an NCAA Division I program in the Southern Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western Carolina men's basketball.
What conference is Western Carolina in?
Western Carolina competes in the Southern Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western Carolina?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,025 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 Western Carolina?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,024 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western Carolina?
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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.