Head Coach
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shawn Vanzant | Assistant Coach | vanzantsv@eckerd.edu |
| Jim Cantamessa | Assistant Coach | cantamessajf@eckerd.edu |
About Eckerd College Basketball
Eckerd College competes in NCAA Division II and the Sunshine State Conference, offering genuine playing time and development opportunities for players serious about college basketball. Head coach Bryan Galuski runs a program that values improvement over hype, you'll get consistent minutes, honest feedback, and a chance to make a measurable impact. This is a realistic landing spot for guards and forwards who understand Division II pace and physicality. The program doesn't recruit one-and-done talent or chase national championships. Instead, it develops players who want to play meaningful basketball, earn a degree from a solid academic institution, and compete in a legitimate conference. St. Petersburg's location offers resources, strength coaching, game film, recruiting visibility, without the pressure cooker of higher-tier programs. Galuski expects effort, coachability, and commitment to both basketball and the classroom. Players who fit here come prepared to compete immediately and don't need elaborate selling. If you're looking for a place where hard work translates to playing time and your development matters, Eckerd delivers that straightforwardly. The level is honest. The opportunity is real. 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.
Net price
$42,037/yr
Grad rate
69%
Enrollment
1,888
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $42,037 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,442 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $25,637 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $27,127 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $25,104 / year
- $110,001+
- $64,487 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,888
- Average net price
- $42,037 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $53,436 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $53,436 / year
- Graduation rate
- 69%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sunshine State Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Barry University
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,212 | Avg. net price $22,902 |
Eckerd College
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Location St. Petersburg, FL | Enrollment 1,888 | Avg. net price $42,037 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Location Daytona Beach, FL | Enrollment 7,860 | Avg. net price $40,539 |
Florida Institute of Technology
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Location Melbourne, FL | Enrollment 3,404 | Avg. net price $36,511 |
Florida Southern College
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Location Lakeland, FL | Enrollment 2,656 | Avg. net price $26,211 |
Lynn University
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Location Boca Raton, FL | Enrollment 2,859 | Avg. net price $43,806 |
Nova Southeastern University
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Location Fort Lauderdale, FL | Enrollment 7,240 | Avg. net price $27,714 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Location West Palm Beach, FL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $28,724 |
Rollins College
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Location Winter Park, FL | Enrollment 2,631 | Avg. net price $36,204 |
Saint Leo University
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Location St. Leo, FL | Enrollment 6,721 | Avg. net price $24,658 |
University of Tampa
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Location Tampa, FL | Enrollment 10,572 | Avg. net price $40,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eckerd College D2?
Yes, Eckerd College is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Eckerd College men's basketball.
What conference is Eckerd College in?
Eckerd College competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Eckerd College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $42,037 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Eckerd College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,888 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Eckerd College?
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 Eckerd College 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 Eckerd College 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.