Head Coach
Mike Donnelly
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Donnelly | Head Coach | mdonnelly@flsouthern.edu |
| Mike Makubika | Associate Head Coach | mmakubika@flsouthern.edu |
| Brian Speller | Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach | bspeller@flsouthern.edu |
| McKenna Davidson | Assistant Athletic Trainer | mdavidson@flsouthern.edu |
About Florida Southern College Basketball
Walk into the Lakeland gym and you'll feel the weight of Florida Southern basketball history, a program that has built something enduring through consistency, pride, and a commitment to winning the right way. Head coach Mike Donnelly has shaped a culture where players understand that competing in the Sunshine State Conference means representing a legacy of basketball excellence that stretches back decades. What makes Florida Southern different is how it balances ambition with authenticity. This isn't a program chasing headlines; it's one that develops players who graduate, contribute to their communities, and carry the Moccasin name forward. Donnelly recruits athletes who understand that Division II basketball is a gateway, not an endpoint, and he invests in their growth both on the court and in the classroom. The program thrives on defensive intensity and disciplined execution. Players who thrive here are those willing to embrace the grind: conditioning that builds championship bodies, film sessions that sharpen basketball IQ, and practice environments where every possession matters. The Sunshine State Conference is competitive, and Florida Southern competes at a high level within it, requiring guards and forwards who can defend multiple positions and play within a structured system. If you're ready to play meaningful minutes for a program with real history, where your development matters as much as wins do, Florida Southern offers that path. 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
$26,211/yr
Grad rate
68%
Enrollment
2,656
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,211 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,319 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,152 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,162 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,397 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,359 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,656
- Average net price
- $26,211 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $46,168 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $46,168 / year
- Graduation rate
- 68%
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 Southern College D2?
Yes, Florida Southern College is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Florida Southern College men's basketball.
What conference is Florida Southern College in?
Florida Southern College competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Florida Southern College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,211 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Florida Southern College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,656 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern 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 Florida Southern 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.