Head Coach
Chuck Benson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Carson-Newman University Basketball
Carson-Newman prepares you for meaningful minutes in a competitive Division II environment while earning a degree from a regionally respected institution. Head coach Chuck Benson has built a program that values player development and realistic playing-time pathways, you won't be redshirted into obscurity here. The Eagles compete in the South Atlantic Conference, where consistent execution and defensive discipline define success. What matters most: Carson-Newman graduates who leave with both a basketball résumé and a usable degree. The program emphasizes skill progression over recruiting hype. Players develop footwork, decision-making, and basketball intelligence in practice, then apply it in games where individual effort directly impacts outcomes. The coaching staff respects the transfer portal and understands that some athletes need different paths, that transparency helps you make informed choices about your future. Jefferson City offers a balanced experience: small enough that you're not lost in the system, large enough to build real academic credentials and professional networks. You'll face quality opponents and develop habits that transfer beyond basketball, time management, resilience, accountability. This isn't a shortcut to the NBA, and Benson won't pretend it is. It's a platform for athletes who want to compete seriously while securing their education and developing professional skills. Playing Division II basketball at Carson-Newman means proving yourself every practice and every game. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$18,130/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
1,387
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,130 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,616 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,641 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,977 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,544 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,931 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,387
- Average net price
- $18,130 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,700 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,700 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, SC | Enrollment 3,183 | Avg. net price $24,068 |
Carson-Newman University
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Location Jefferson City, TN | Enrollment 1,387 | Avg. net price $18,130 |
Catawba College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 1,235 | Avg. net price $15,993 |
Coker University
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Location Hartsville, SC | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $24,908 |
Emory & Henry College
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Location Emory, VA | Enrollment 1,078 | Avg. net price $24,031 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Location Hickory, NC | Enrollment 1,359 | Avg. net price $18,641 |
Limestone University
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Lincoln Memorial University
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Location Harrogate, TN | Enrollment 1,572 | Avg. net price $21,394 |
Mars Hill University
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Location Mars Hill, NC | Enrollment 1,044 | Avg. net price $20,442 |
Newberry College
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Location Newberry, SC | Enrollment 1,479 | Avg. net price $22,104 |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Location Wise, VA | Enrollment 1,101 | Avg. net price $5,869 |
Tusculum University
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Location Greeneville, TN | Enrollment 785 | Avg. net price $20,508 |
Wingate University
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Location Wingate, NC | Enrollment 2,668 | Avg. net price $21,511 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carson-Newman University D2?
Yes, Carson-Newman University is an NCAA Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Carson-Newman University men's basketball.
What conference is Carson-Newman University in?
Carson-Newman University competes in the South Atlantic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Carson-Newman University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,130 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Carson-Newman University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,387 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Carson-Newman 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.
Compete at the Level Carson-Newman University Scouts
D2 coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Carson-Newman University need to make a decision.
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.