Head Coach
Vinay Patel
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinay Patel | Head Coach | vinay.patel@angelo.edu |
| Connor Moore | Assistant Coach | connor.moore@angelo.edu |
| Cole Rabedeaux | Assistant Coach | cole.rabedeaux@angelo.edu |
About Angelo State University Basketball
Angelo State offers a practical path for players serious about balancing elite-level competition with a degree that carries real value. The Rams compete in the Lone Star Conference at the NCAA Division II level, where you'll face consistent, high-caliber opponents while earning a degree from an institution with strong regional recognition and career placement outcomes. Head coach Vinay Patel has built a program focused on player development and the fundamentals that translate to advancement, whether that's professional opportunities, graduate school, or transfer positioning. You'll get genuine playing time in a competitive environment, not a redshirt year on the bench. The San Angelo community supports basketball, creating a game-day atmosphere that matters for your development and your resume. The value proposition is straightforward: four years competing against quality teams in a stable conference, earning a degree that employers respect, and developing under coaching that prioritizes your growth as both a player and student-athlete. Division II allows you to compete at a high level without the recruiting circus of larger programs, meaning you get consistent minutes and measurable improvement. If you're looking to maximize your athletic and academic investment, to actually play meaningful basketball while building credentials for life after the game, Angelo State delivers concrete opportunity over hype. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$13,394/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
5,643
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $13,394 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,818 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,548 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,190 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,647 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,148 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,643
- Average net price
- $13,394 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,460 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,180 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Lone Star Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelo State University
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Location San Angelo, TX | Enrollment 5,643 | Avg. net price $13,394 |
Cameron University
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Location Lawton, OK | Enrollment 2,492 | Avg. net price $7,472 |
Dallas Baptist University
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,403 | Avg. net price $25,954 |
Eastern New Mexico University
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Location Portales, NM | Enrollment 3,357 | Avg. net price $5,238 |
Lubbock Christian University
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $26,595 |
Midwestern State University
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Location Wichita Falls, TX | Enrollment 4,087 | Avg. net price $11,793 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 1,885 | Avg. net price $23,169 |
St. Edward's University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 2,493 | Avg. net price $26,034 |
St. Mary's University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,951 | Avg. net price $17,775 |
Texas A&M International University
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Location Laredo, TX | Enrollment 6,667 | Avg. net price $336 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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Location Kingsville, TX | Enrollment 4,748 | Avg. net price $13,212 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 7,440 | Avg. net price $13,476 |
University of Texas Permian Basin
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Location Odessa, TX | Enrollment 3,911 | Avg. net price $5,070 |
West Texas A&M University
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Location Canyon, TX | Enrollment 6,917 | Avg. net price $17,909 |
Western New Mexico University
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Location Silver City, NM | Enrollment 2,026 | Avg. net price $6,328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angelo State University D2?
Yes, Angelo State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Lone Star Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Angelo State University men's basketball.
What conference is Angelo State University in?
Angelo State University competes in the Lone Star Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Angelo State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,394 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 Angelo State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,643 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Angelo State 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.
The Commitment Angelo State University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Angelo State University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.