Head Coach
Dip Metress
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dip Metress | Head Coach, 23rd Year | dmetress@augusta.edu |
| Zach Tinkham | Assistant Coach | ztinkham@augusta.edu |
About Augusta University Basketball
Basketball at this level demands one thing: readiness. Dip Metress and Augusta University don't develop excuses, they develop players. Competing in the Peach Belt Conference means you're going up against programs built on precision and toughness every single night. The standard is high. The pace is relentless. You need to arrive prepared. Not someday. Now. Your footwork has to be sharp. Your decision-making has to be instinctive. Your conditioning has to carry you through the stretch when games are decided. This program plays winning basketball because it recruits players who understand that preparation isn't optional, it's the foundation. Metress builds rosters around discipline and accountability. You'll compete for minutes against hungry teammates. You'll face scouts who are evaluating whether you belong at the next level. You'll develop habits that translate to professional standards. Augusta basketball is for players who are already moving toward something bigger. For athletes who understand that being good isn't enough. For competitors ready to prove themselves in a conference that values execution over flash. This isn't a development program for casual players. This is a launch pad for those serious about their future. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$12,017/yr
Grad rate
48%
Enrollment
5,613
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,017 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,875 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,940 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,237 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,462 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,731 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,613
- Average net price
- $12,017 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,414 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,202 / year
- Graduation rate
- 48%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Peach Belt Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augusta University
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Location Augusta, GA | Enrollment 5,613 | Avg. net price $12,017 |
Clayton State University
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Location Morrow, GA | Enrollment 4,348 | Avg. net price $8,868 |
Columbus State University
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Location Columbus, GA | Enrollment 5,625 | Avg. net price $15,711 |
Flagler College
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Location St. Augustine, FL | Enrollment 2,391 | Avg. net price $31,717 |
Georgia College
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Location Milledgeville, GA | Enrollment 5,947 | Avg. net price $20,803 |
Georgia Southwestern State University
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Location Americus, GA | Enrollment 2,424 | Avg. net price $10,170 |
Lander University
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Location Greenwood, SC | Enrollment 3,397 | Avg. net price $16,659 |
University of North Georgia
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Location Dahlonega, GA | Enrollment 16,146 | Avg. net price $14,185 |
University of South Carolina Aiken
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Location Aiken, SC | Enrollment 2,962 | Avg. net price $14,565 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Location Bluffton, SC | Enrollment 2,052 | Avg. net price $20,646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Augusta University D2?
Yes, Augusta University is an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Augusta University men's basketball.
What conference is Augusta University in?
Augusta University competes in the Peach Belt Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Augusta University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,017 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 Augusta University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,613 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Augusta 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Augusta University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Augusta University require.
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.