Head Coach
Dr. Blake Flickner
Program contact: Nathan Ghavidel, Assistant Coach
nghavidel9790@dbu.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ghavidel | Assistant Coach | nghavidel9790@dbu.edu |
| Parris Massey | Assistant Coach | pmassey7838@dbu.edu |
About Dallas Baptist University Basketball
The Lone Star Conference plays a more physical, grind-it-out brand of basketball than many recruits expect at the Division II level, and Dallas Baptist thrives in that environment. Dr. Blake Flickner has built a program that values ball movement and defensive intensity over flash, which means guards need to accept high usage rates on offense while defending multiple positions. The team operates from a half-court, set-heavy system that rewards players with high basketball IQ and versatility. What separates DBU from other LSC programs is its commitment to player development over quick wins. Flickner's coaching staff invests heavily in skill work during the offseason, particularly with perimeter players looking to extend their range or guards hoping to tighten their handles. The program recruits thoughtfully, you'll see fewer one-and-done types and more players who genuinely need a development year or two before reaching their ceiling. Dallas offers solid facilities and a genuine community feel. The university sits in a metropolitan area with strong visibility, and players genuinely benefit from the city's basketball culture and professional sports infrastructure. However, road travel in the LSC is extensive, and weather swings are real. Recruits should understand that mid-level Division II basketball demands serious commitment to strength and conditioning. If you're a guard or wing willing to embrace a team-first system and patient development, DBU merits serious consideration. 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
$25,954/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
2,403
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,954 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,030 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,291 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,382 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,328 / year
- $110,001+
- $33,099 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,403
- Average net price
- $25,954 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,870 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,870 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Lone Star Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelo State University
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Location San Angelo, TX | Enrollment 5,643 | Avg. net price $13,394 |
Cameron University
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Location Lawton, OK | Enrollment 2,492 | Avg. net price $7,472 |
Dallas Baptist University
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,403 | Avg. net price $25,954 |
Eastern New Mexico University
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Location Portales, NM | Enrollment 3,357 | Avg. net price $5,238 |
Lubbock Christian University
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $26,595 |
Midwestern State University
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Location Wichita Falls, TX | Enrollment 4,087 | Avg. net price $11,793 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 1,885 | Avg. net price $23,169 |
St. Edward's University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 2,493 | Avg. net price $26,034 |
St. Mary's University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,951 | Avg. net price $17,775 |
Texas A&M International University
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Location Laredo, TX | Enrollment 6,667 | Avg. net price $336 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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Location Kingsville, TX | Enrollment 4,748 | Avg. net price $13,212 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 7,440 | Avg. net price $13,476 |
University of Texas Permian Basin
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Location Odessa, TX | Enrollment 3,911 | Avg. net price $5,070 |
West Texas A&M University
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Location Canyon, TX | Enrollment 6,917 | Avg. net price $17,909 |
Western New Mexico University
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Location Silver City, NM | Enrollment 2,026 | Avg. net price $6,328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dallas Baptist University D2?
Yes, Dallas Baptist University is an NCAA Division II program in the Lone Star Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dallas Baptist University men's basketball.
What conference is Dallas Baptist University in?
Dallas Baptist University competes in the Lone Star Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dallas Baptist University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,954 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dallas Baptist University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,403 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dallas Baptist 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Dallas Baptist University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like Dallas Baptist University require.
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.