Head Coach
Joel Zimmerman
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Zimmerman | Head Coach | jdzimmerman@barton.edu |
| Mike Baez | Assistant Coach | mabaez@barton.edu |
| Jawann Baker | Assistant Coach | jbaker@barton.edu |
| Francesca Harvey | Assistant Athletic Trainer | faharvey@barton.edu |
About Barton College Basketball
Barton College offers a practical path for players seeking meaningful playing time, genuine skill development, and a degree that carries real value. Located in Wilson, North Carolina, the Crusaders compete in NCAA Division II's Conference Carolinas, a level where consistent minutes and measurable improvement are realistic expectations rather than promises. Head coach Ron Lievense builds rosters around player development and accountability. In a mid-major Division II setting, you're not competing for touches against five NBA-track players; you're developing against peers who are serious about basketball and their education. That translates to actual floor time and the chance to impact games while you're still young enough to build on your performance. The business of basketball matters here too. Barton's business and liberal arts programs prepare you for life after college, whether that's professional basketball overseas, graduate school, or the workforce. You're investing four years in a degree that employers recognize, not just a jersey. The transfer portal has changed what leverage you have as a player. A strong two-year performance at Barton, improved shooting, better conditioning, leadership on film, positions you to move up if that's your goal. And if you stay, you graduate with both athletic and academic credentials intact. 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
$24,367/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
982
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $24,367 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,670 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,599 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,683 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,231 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,489 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 982
- Average net price
- $24,367 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $39,050 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $39,050 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference Carolinas Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Barton College
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Location Wilson, NC | Enrollment 982 | Avg. net price $24,367 |
Belmont Abbey College
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Location Belmont, NC | Enrollment 1,276 | Avg. net price $25,416 |
Chowan University
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Location Murfreesboro, NC | Enrollment 603 | Avg. net price $19,783 |
Converse University
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Location Spartanburg, SC | Enrollment 1,173 | Avg. net price $23,526 |
Emmanuel College
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Location Franklin Springs, GA | Enrollment 775 | Avg. net price $12,898 |
Erskine College
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Location Due West, SC | Enrollment 766 | Avg. net price $19,826 |
Francis Marion University
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Location Florence, SC | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $10,890 |
King University
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Location Bristol, TN | Enrollment 908 | Avg. net price $22,416 |
Lees-McRae College
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Location Banner Elk, NC | Enrollment 873 | Avg. net price $28,253 |
North Greenville University
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Location Tigerville, SC | Enrollment 1,819 | Avg. net price $22,235 |
Shorter University
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Location Rome, GA | Enrollment 1,028 | Avg. net price $18,008 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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Location Central, SC | Enrollment 747 | Avg. net price $16,041 |
University of Mount Olive
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Location Mount Olive, NC | Enrollment 1,796 | Avg. net price $18,927 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Location Pembroke, NC | Enrollment 5,330 | Avg. net price $10,522 |
Young Harris College
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Location Young Harris, GA | Enrollment 755 | Avg. net price $12,549 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barton College D2?
Yes, Barton College is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Barton College men's basketball.
What conference is Barton College in?
Barton College competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Barton College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $24,367 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Barton College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 982 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Barton College?
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 Barton College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at D2 programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Barton College use every recruiting cycle.
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.