Head Coach
T.J. Tibbs
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| T.J. Tibbs | Head Coach | tj.tibbs@csi.cuny.edu |
| Kurt Manesy | Associate Head Coach | kurt.manesy@csi.cuny.edu |
| Khalil Shorter | Assistant Coach | khalil.shorter@csi.cuny.edu |
| Ashley Lambert | Assistant Coach | ashley.lambert@csi.cuny.edu |
| Justin Zieris | Assistant Coach | justin.zieris@csi.cuny.edu |
About College of Staten Island Basketball
Walk into the College of Staten Island gymnasium and you'll feel the weight of a program that's been building something real for decades. This is where Nicholas Doran shapes players who understand that toughness means showing up every single day, not just on game day. The Dolphins compete in the East Coast Conference, a league where consistency matters more than flash, and where development becomes the ultimate currency. Staten Island basketball is rooted in a culture of resilience. The program has produced alumni who've gone on to professional careers and coaching roles because they learned to value fundamentals, defensive intensity, and the unglamorous work that separates good players from great ones. Doran's system demands basketball intelligence, players who can read a defense, move without the ball, and understand their role within something larger than themselves. Being in New York City means access to elite competition year-round and a recruiting pipeline that draws from one of the deepest talent pools on the East Coast. Your teammates will come from neighborhoods where basketball is a way of life. You'll play in front of crowds that understand the game. And you'll develop under coaching that respects the process. This is Division II basketball at a program with substance. It's not about promises; it's about opportunity for players ready to earn their place. 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
$3,153/yr
Grad rate
36%
Enrollment
9,657
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,153 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,506 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,612 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,890 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,803 / year
- $110,001+
- $11,046 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,657
- Average net price
- $3,153 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,490 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,440 / year
- Graduation rate
- 36%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
East Coast Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
College of Staten Island
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 9,657 | Avg. net price $3,153 |
D'Youville University
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 1,258 | Avg. net price $22,038 |
Daemen University
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Location Amherst, NY | Enrollment 1,643 | Avg. net price $19,350 |
Mercy College
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Location Dobbs Ferry, NY | Enrollment 5,735 | Avg. net price $15,093 |
Mercyhurst University
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Location Erie, PA | Enrollment 2,191 | Avg. net price $26,486 |
Molloy University
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Location Rockville Centre, NY | Enrollment 3,162 | Avg. net price $26,735 |
Queens College
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Location New York City, NY | Enrollment 12,550 | Avg. net price $1,272 |
Roberts Wesleyan College
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 1,149 | Avg. net price $23,239 |
St. Thomas Aquinas College
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Location Sparkill, NY | Enrollment 972 | Avg. net price $21,253 |
University of the District of Columbia
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Location Washington, DC | Enrollment 3,351 | Avg. net price $9,519 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College of Staten Island D2?
Yes, College of Staten Island is an NCAA Division II program in the East Coast Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for College of Staten Island men's basketball.
What conference is College of Staten Island in?
College of Staten Island competes in the East Coast Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at College of Staten Island?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,153 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at College of Staten Island?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,657 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to College of Staten Island?
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Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to College of Staten Island
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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.