Head Coach
Brion Dunlap
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brion Dunlap | Men's Basketball Head Coach | bdunlap@claflin.edu |
| Edward Newton | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | enewton@claflin.edu |
About Claflin University Basketball
Picture the Claflin gymnasium on gameday: the energy of a historically Black university that's been building basketball tradition since 1869, when Claflin itself was founded to educate formerly enslaved people and their descendants. That legacy runs through everything the Panthers do on the court. Head coach Brion Dunlap has built a program that blends that institutional pride with modern basketball. Competing in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Claflin develops players who understand what it means to represent more than themselves, a program rooted in excellence and community. Dunlap's approach emphasizes fundamentals, toughness, and the kind of defensive intensity that wins games in conference play. What sets Claflin apart isn't just the basketball; it's the environment. You're joining a university with deep cultural significance and a basketball program that takes that responsibility seriously. Players develop not just as athletes but as representatives of an institution with real historical weight. The CIAA is competitive, physical, and demands consistency, exactly the kind of proving ground that prepares players for the next level. Dunlap recruits players who want to grow within a program that values character and development. If you're looking for a place where your game matters, where the program's history matters, and where you'll be pushed to compete every single day, Claflin offers that opportunity. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$16,532/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
1,706
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,532 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,501 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,939 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,186 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,238 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,479 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,706
- Average net price
- $16,532 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $19,075 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,075 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bluefield State University
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Location Bluefield, WV | Enrollment 1,042 | Avg. net price $11,130 |
Bowie State University
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Location Bowie, MD | Enrollment 5,043 | Avg. net price $17,835 |
Claflin University
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Location Orangeburg, SC | Enrollment 1,706 | Avg. net price $16,532 |
Elizabeth City State University
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Location Elizabeth City, NC | Enrollment 1,975 | Avg. net price $8,048 |
Fayetteville State University
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Location Fayetteville, NC | Enrollment 5,762 | Avg. net price $8,500 |
Johnson C. Smith University
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Location Charlotte, NC | Enrollment 1,244 | Avg. net price $21,397 |
Lincoln University
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Location Oxford, PA | Enrollment 1,539 | Avg. net price $13,517 |
Livingstone College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $17,026 |
Saint Augustine's University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 172 | Avg. net price $6,042 |
Shaw University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 875 | Avg. net price $24,242 |
Virginia State University
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Location Petersburg, VA | Enrollment 5,074 | Avg. net price $14,893 |
Virginia Union University
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Location Richmond, VA | Enrollment 1,203 | Avg. net price $29,932 |
Winston-Salem State University
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Location Winston-Salem, NC | Enrollment 4,170 | Avg. net price $12,817 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Claflin University D2?
Yes, Claflin University is an NCAA Division II program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Claflin University men's basketball.
What conference is Claflin University in?
Claflin University competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Claflin University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,532 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Claflin University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,706 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Claflin 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.
Your Eligibility for Claflin University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D2 coaches ask the question, so when Claflin University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.