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About Benedict College Basketball
You need to be sharp. Ready. Prepared before your first college practice. Benedict College doesn't ease you in—Head Coach Artis Maddox demands players who arrive ready to compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Tigers move fast. They execute. They win with discipline and precision, not excuses. What does that mean for you? You come in knowing your role. Your fundamentals locked in. Your conditioning already there. Maddox builds on foundation, not foundation itself. He develops players who understand the game—spacing, timing, decision-making under pressure. The SIAC is competitive. Every night matters. Every possession counts. Columbia is basketball country. This is your stage to prove you belong at the college level. The program rewards players who show up mentally sharp and physically ready. No redshirt seasons waiting for your body to catch up. No months wasted on basics you should already own. If you're genuinely prepared—if you've put in the work and understand what Division II demands—this is where you make your move. Maddox and the Tigers will develop your game. But you have to arrive ready. Players who arrive at college campus- ready—technically polished and physically prepared—get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post- graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
How FCP Prepares Players for D2 Programs
Earning a roster spot at a D2 program like Benedict College takes more than athleticism. Coaches evaluate game film, academic eligibility, and competitive exposure before extending offers. FCP's post-graduate program gives players the structured development and national exposure needed to get evaluated by D2 coaching staffs.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Benedict College.
Targeting Benedict College?
FCP coaches understand what D2 programs like Benedict College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026