D2 Schools in Florida — Division II Basketball Programs
D2 Schools in Florida: Complete Guide
Florida has 14 Division II (D2) schools with men’s basketball programs — one of the densest concentrations of NCAA D2 programs in the country. Thirteen compete in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC), the premier D2 basketball league in the Southeast, with the University of West Florida in the Gulf South Conference. The complete list of D2 schools in Florida includes: Barry University (Miami), Eckerd College (St. Petersburg), Edward Waters University (Jacksonville), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach), Flagler College (St. Augustine), Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne), Florida Southern College (Lakeland), Lynn University (Boca Raton), Nova Southeastern University (Fort Lauderdale), Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach), Rollins College (Winter Park), Saint Leo University (St. Leo), University of Tampa (Tampa), and University of West Florida (Pensacola).
Scholarships at D2 Florida Programs
Division II schools in Florida offer partial athletic scholarships — award sizes vary by program, roster spot, and budget. Unlike Division I, there are no full-ride guarantees, so recruits should ask each school directly about scholarship stacking with academic or institutional aid. The SSC is competitive enough that coaches can be selective, so players without strong film and academic standing may receive reduced packages or walk-on invitations before scholarship offers follow.
Which D2 Programs in Florida Are Strongest?
Nova Southeastern, Florida Southern, and the University of Tampa have the most consistent postseason records in the SSC, regularly qualifying for the NCAA D2 tournament. These programs recruit aggressively and attract players who narrowly missed D1 offers. Rollins, Eckerd, and Lynn offer strong academics alongside competitive basketball in premier coastal settings — a compelling combination for student-athletes who want balance. Edward Waters and West Florida represent programs with more roster availability for players still developing.
For any player evaluating D2 basketball in Florida: competition is real, schedules are demanding, and the Sunshine State Conference is nationally respected. If a D1 offer has not materialized by late junior year, these programs should be on every recruit’s contact list.
NCAA Division II Conferences in Florida
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How FCP Helps Florida Players Reach NCAA Division II Programs
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Directory compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026
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