Head Coach
Ben Thompson
bpthompson@andersonuniversity.edu
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Thompson | Head Coach | bpthompson@andersonuniversity.edu |
| Dalton Meeler | Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning & Sport Performance | dmeeler@andersonuniversity.edu |
| Scott DeCiantis | Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine (MBB, MGOLF, WGOLF) | sdeciantis@andersonuniversity.edu |
About Anderson University Basketball
The South Atlantic Conference has quietly become one of Division II's most competitive circuits, and Anderson sits in a league where tournament seeding isn't guaranteed, it's earned. Head coach Jimmie Williams has built a program that prioritizes defensive intensity and ball movement over isolation scoring, which means guards need to understand spacing and forwards must value versatility. This isn't a program that recruits pure scorers; it recruits floor players who can defend multiple positions and execute within structure. Anderson's recruiting window is narrow but genuine. Williams looks for players who've exhausted higher-level options but still carry Division II or fringe Division I talent, the kind of prospect who needs a calculated year of development rather than a complete rebuild. The SAC's travel demands are real; you'll see road trips to schools like Mars Hill and Wingate that require mental toughness, not just physical talent. What separates Anderson from other mid-tier Division II programs is stability. Williams maintains consistent playing time for contributors and doesn't run a deep-bench system where freshman are buried for years. If you're ready to contribute immediately and understand that SAC basketball means grinding defensive schemes and limited shot volume for role players, this is a serious landing spot. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$24,068/yr
Grad rate
72%
Enrollment
3,183
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,068 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,877 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,497 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,976 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,052 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,716 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,183
- Average net price
- $24,068 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,360 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,360 / year
- Graduation rate
- 72%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, SC | Enrollment 3,183 | Avg. net price $24,068 |
Carson-Newman University
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Location Jefferson City, TN | Enrollment 1,387 | Avg. net price $18,130 |
Catawba College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 1,235 | Avg. net price $15,993 |
Coker University
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Location Hartsville, SC | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $24,908 |
Emory & Henry College
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Location Emory, VA | Enrollment 1,078 | Avg. net price $24,031 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Location Hickory, NC | Enrollment 1,359 | Avg. net price $18,641 |
Limestone University
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Lincoln Memorial University
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Location Harrogate, TN | Enrollment 1,572 | Avg. net price $21,394 |
Mars Hill University
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Location Mars Hill, NC | Enrollment 1,044 | Avg. net price $20,442 |
Newberry College
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Location Newberry, SC | Enrollment 1,479 | Avg. net price $22,104 |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Location Wise, VA | Enrollment 1,101 | Avg. net price $5,869 |
Tusculum University
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Location Greeneville, TN | Enrollment 785 | Avg. net price $20,508 |
Wingate University
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Location Wingate, NC | Enrollment 2,668 | Avg. net price $21,511 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anderson University D2?
Yes, Anderson University is an NCAA Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Anderson University men's basketball.
What conference is Anderson University in?
Anderson University competes in the South Atlantic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Anderson University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,068 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Anderson University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,183 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Anderson 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.
Build the Profile Anderson University Coaches Want to See
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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.