Head Coach
Scott Waterman
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Waterman | Head Coach | swaterman@academyart.edu |
| Booker Harris | Associate Head Coach | bharris@academyart.edu |
About Academy of Art University Basketball
The CCAA is a conference where mid-major stability and consistent development matter more than portal chasing, and Academy of Art embodies that philosophy. Coach Scott Waterman has built a program that values retention and player growth over recruiting turnover, a meaningful distinction in Division II basketball where roster continuity directly impacts competitive depth. Academy of Art plays a deliberate, perimeter-oriented style that demands guards who can handle spacing and shoot at volume. Waterman's system rewards players who understand off-ball movement and can defend without fouling. The program prioritizes academic fit as seriously as athletic fit; San Francisco's creative campus culture attracts students genuinely invested in balancing coursework with basketball, not just athletes looking for eligibility. The CCAA itself is geographically compact, most travel stays within California, which reduces burnout and allows families to attend games. Conference competition is legitimate; you're facing programs with resources and tradition, but it's winnable basketball where a prepared player can earn meaningful minutes as a freshman or sophomore. What separates Academy of Art recruits from one-year transfers is their readiness. Waterman's staff looks for players with foundational skills and basketball IQ already in place. This isn't a program that develops raw athletes into basketball players; it develops solid basketball players into contributing members of a CCAA roster. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$41,747/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
3,587
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $41,747 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $42,297 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $41,651 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $41,212 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $40,964 / year
- $110,001+
- $41,816 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,587
- Average net price
- $41,747 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $32,224 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $32,224 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Collegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Academy of Art University
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Location , CA | Enrollment 3,587 | Avg. net price $41,747 |
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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Location Arcata, CA | Enrollment 5,612 | Avg. net price $13,751 |
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Location Pomona, CA | Enrollment 25,042 | Avg. net price $9,404 |
California State University, Chico
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Location Chico, CA | Enrollment 13,631 | Avg. net price $14,157 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Location Carson, CA | Enrollment 12,538 | Avg. net price $7,244 |
California State University, East Bay
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Location Hayward, CA | Enrollment 9,809 | Avg. net price $6,858 |
California State University, Los Angeles
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 19,562 | Avg. net price $2,385 |
California State University, Monterey Bay
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Location Seaside, CA | Enrollment 6,819 | Avg. net price $13,861 |
California State University, San Bernardino
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Location San Bernardino, CA | Enrollment 15,023 | Avg. net price $3,946 |
California State University, San Marcos
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Location San Marcos, CA | Enrollment 14,877 | Avg. net price $10,939 |
California State University, Stanislaus
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Location Turlock, CA | Enrollment 8,385 | Avg. net price $3,565 |
Holy Names University
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San Francisco State University
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Location San Francisco, CA | Enrollment 18,639 | Avg. net price $9,803 |
Sonoma State University
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Location , CA | Enrollment 5,166 | Avg. net price $10,759 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Academy of Art University D2?
Yes, Academy of Art University is an NCAA Division II program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Academy of Art University men's basketball.
What conference is Academy of Art University in?
Academy of Art University competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Academy of Art University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $41,747 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Academy of Art University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,587 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Academy of Art University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, 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 D2 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.