Head Coach
Jimmy Elgas
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Elgas | Head Men's Basketball Coach | elgasj@hsu.edu |
| T'Chad McAlman | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | mcalmant@hsu.edu |
About Henderson State University Basketball
Henderson State values perimeter creation and ball movement in the Great American Conference. Head coach Jimmy Elgas builds rosters around guards who can initiate offense and wings comfortable defending multiple positions. The program operates in a mid-major environment where shot selection, spacing, and defensive consistency separate rotation players from bench depth. Players who succeed here share common traits: they've played in structured offenses, understand pace control, and don't require high usage rates to contribute. Elgas recruits for versatility, bigs who can step out, guards who defend wings, forwards who facilitate. The Reddies compete in a conference where tournament placement reflects execution over four quarters, not individual scoring nights. The program develops players for post-college basketball or professional pathways. That requires intentional skill development and minutes earned through defensive accountability. Henderson State's roster typically features experienced players who've played meaningful high school or junior college minutes in competitive settings. If you've developed your game at a serious level and want to compete at an NCAA Division II program where coaching continuity and systematic play matter, this is worth evaluating. Elgas doesn't chase portal transfers over established player development. The fit works when players understand their role comes after their defense and willingness to move the ball. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$21,843/yr
Grad rate
36%
Enrollment
1,456
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,843 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,898 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,946 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,323 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,456
- Average net price
- $21,843 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,664 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,112 / year
- Graduation rate
- 36%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Great American Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkansas Tech University
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Location Russellville, AR | Enrollment 5,388 | Avg. net price $11,332 |
East Central University
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Location Ada, OK | Enrollment 2,467 | Avg. net price $8,722 |
Harding University
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Location Searcy, AR | Enrollment 3,382 | Avg. net price $19,786 |
Henderson State University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,456 | Avg. net price $21,843 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Alva, OK | Enrollment 1,498 | Avg. net price $9,433 |
Oklahoma Baptist University
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Location Shawnee, OK | Enrollment 1,308 | Avg. net price $15,979 |
Ouachita Baptist University
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Location Arkadelphia, AR | Enrollment 1,602 | Avg. net price $25,343 |
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
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Location Durant, OK | Enrollment 3,018 | Avg. net price $7,565 |
Southern Arkansas University
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Location Magnolia, AR | Enrollment 2,708 | Avg. net price $16,015 |
Southern Nazarene University
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Location Bethany, OK | Enrollment 1,455 | Avg. net price $15,955 |
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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Location Weatherford, OK | Enrollment 3,514 | Avg. net price $15,278 |
University of Arkansas, Monticello
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Location Monticello, AR | Enrollment 1,933 | Avg. net price $15,990 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henderson State University D2?
Yes, Henderson State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Great American Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Henderson State University men's basketball.
What conference is Henderson State University in?
Henderson State University competes in the Great American Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Henderson State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,843 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 Henderson State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,456 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Henderson State University?
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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.