Head Coach
David Belfield
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| David Belfield | Head Coach | davidbelfield@bac.edu |
| Riley McGillan | Assistant Coach | rileymcgillan@bac.edu |
| Tyrell McDowell | Assistant Coach | tyrellmcdowell@bac.edu |
| Arlo Washington | Assistant Coach | arlowashington@bac.edu |
| Jason Zielinski | Graduate Assistant Coach | jasonzielinski@abbey.bac.edu |
| Dan Rohan | Assistant Athletic Trainer | danielrohan@bac.edu |
| Jim Stephan | Director of Athletic Communications | jimstephan@bac.edu |
About Belmont Abbey College Basketball
The Conference Carolinas operates differently than most Division II circuits, it's built on consistency and defensive intensity rather than explosive offensive stretches. Belmont Abbey fits that mold precisely. Head coach David Belfield has constructed a program that values ball movement, perimeter shooting efficiency, and the kind of grit that travels in March. His rosters typically feature guards who can initiate offense from deep and forwards who understand spacing. The Crusaders don't chase trendy pace-and-space schemes; they play methodical, possession-conscious basketball that rewards high basketball IQ. What separates Belfield's approach is his emphasis on player development over immediate contributions. Belmont Abbey invests in guards with shooting range who may arrive as projects and players willing to embrace role-specific responsibilities. The program competes hard in the Conference Carolinas, a league where regional recruiting matters and mid-major transitions are common for guys serious about playing time and minutes. The Belmont area offers a quieter college town setting with strong academic support infrastructure. If you're a guard seeking a coaching staff that teaches ball screen actions and defensive rotations with precision, or a forward willing to develop your game within a team-first system, this is worth exploring. Belfield's program moves players, both into professional opportunities and to higher-level transfers. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$25,416/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
1,276
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,416 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,680 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,766 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,411 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,094 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,306 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,276
- Average net price
- $25,416 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $21,500 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,500 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference Carolinas Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Belmont Abbey College D2?
Yes, Belmont Abbey College is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Belmont Abbey College men's basketball.
What conference is Belmont Abbey College in?
Belmont Abbey College competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Belmont Abbey College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,416 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Belmont Abbey College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,276 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Belmont Abbey College?
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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.