Head Coach
Will Murphy
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Will Murphy | Head Coach | wmurphy@fit.edu |
| Leo Alcaraz | Assistant Coach | lalcaraz@fit.edu |
| Cecil Avant | Assistant Coach | cavant@my.fit.edu |
| Marcus Montgomery | Assistant Coach | mmontgomery@fit.edu |
| Reilly Rhodes | Assistant Athletic Trainer | rrhodes@fit.edu |
| Alex Trepper | Assistant Director of Athletic Communications | atrepper@fit.edu |
| Mitchell Pomeroy | Assistant Director of Sports Performance | mpomeroy@fit.edu |
About Florida Institute of Technology Basketball
You need to be ready to compete at a high level. Florida Institute of Technology demands guards and forwards who show up with purpose every single day. Head coach Billy Mims builds his roster around players willing to embrace accountability and grind through preparation. The Panthers compete in the Sunshine State Conference, where every possession matters. This is Division II basketball that requires your complete focus. You can't coast here. Mims expects ball security, defensive intensity, and the willingness to learn on the fly. Players who thrive in Melbourne develop consistency, the kind that translates to winning games in conference play. The program values character as much as athleticism. Mims knows that sustainable success comes from recruiting players who understand what they're signing up for. If you're looking for a program that will push you to grow, that won't accept excuses, and that treats basketball like the craft it is, Florida Tech offers that environment. This is your chance to prove you belong at this level. The work starts now. Programs move fast. Rosters fill up. Players who wait for the perfect moment often miss their window entirely. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$36,511/yr
Grad rate
59%
Enrollment
3,404
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $36,511 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $33,642 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $28,477 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $31,034 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $35,659 / year
- $110,001+
- $41,832 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,404
- Average net price
- $36,511 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $46,669 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $46,669 / year
- Graduation rate
- 59%
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 Florida Institute of Technology D2?
Yes, Florida Institute of Technology is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Florida Institute of Technology men's basketball.
What conference is Florida Institute of Technology in?
Florida Institute of Technology competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Florida Institute of Technology?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $36,511 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Florida Institute of Technology?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,404 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Florida Institute of Technology?
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 Florida Institute of Technology 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 Florida Institute of Technology'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.