Head Coach
Kevin O'Connor
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin O'Connor | Head Coach | kevin.oconnor@gsw.edu |
| Marcus Faison | Assistant Coach | james.faison@gsw.edu |
| Trae Bryant | Head Women's Tennis Coach / Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | tremayne.bryant@gsw.edu |
| Wade Jackson | Assistant Coach | wade.jackson@gsw.edu |
About Georgia Southwestern State University Basketball
Georgia Southwestern State positions itself as a calculated move for players serious about finishing what they started. The Peach Belt Conference sits at a strategic crossroads in Division II, competitive enough to demand discipline, accessible enough to reward consistent development. Head Coach Aaron Coombs builds his system on player progression rather than shortcuts. Over four years, you're not just collecting minutes; you're constructing a foundation that translates whether your path leads to postseason tournaments, professional opportunities, or a degree that carries weight beyond athletics. The Americus campus offers something often overlooked in recruiting: stability. You'll develop within one coaching philosophy, one conference structure, one community that knows your name. That consistency matters when building confidence and refining your skillset against conference opponents who study film and adjust. Coombs' teams play with intent, spacing, ball movement, defensive positioning that rewards film study and basketball IQ. Division II isn't a holding pattern; it's a genuine testing ground. The Peach Belt specifically attracts players who understand the difference between visibility and sustainable growth. You'll compete against programs with similar resources and expectations, meaning production translates clearly on tape. 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
$10,170/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
2,424
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,170 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,265 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,317 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,831 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,591 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,844 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,424
- Average net price
- $10,170 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,220 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,884 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Peach Belt Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augusta University
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Location Augusta, GA | Enrollment 5,613 | Avg. net price $12,017 |
Clayton State University
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Location Morrow, GA | Enrollment 4,348 | Avg. net price $8,868 |
Columbus State University
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Location Columbus, GA | Enrollment 5,625 | Avg. net price $15,711 |
Flagler College
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Location St. Augustine, FL | Enrollment 2,391 | Avg. net price $31,717 |
Georgia College
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Location Milledgeville, GA | Enrollment 5,947 | Avg. net price $20,803 |
Georgia Southwestern State University
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Location Americus, GA | Enrollment 2,424 | Avg. net price $10,170 |
Lander University
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Location Greenwood, SC | Enrollment 3,397 | Avg. net price $16,659 |
University of North Georgia
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Location Dahlonega, GA | Enrollment 16,146 | Avg. net price $14,185 |
University of South Carolina Aiken
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Location Aiken, SC | Enrollment 2,962 | Avg. net price $14,565 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Location Bluffton, SC | Enrollment 2,052 | Avg. net price $20,646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia Southwestern State University D2?
Yes, Georgia Southwestern State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Georgia Southwestern State University men's basketball.
What conference is Georgia Southwestern State University in?
Georgia Southwestern State University competes in the Peach Belt Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Georgia Southwestern State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,170 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Georgia Southwestern State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,424 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Georgia Southwestern State 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.
Build the Profile Georgia Southwestern State University Coaches Want to See
Coaches at D2 programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Georgia Southwestern State University use every recruiting cycle.
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.