Head Coach
Dr. Jamaal Jackson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jamaal Jackson | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jamaal.jackson1@kysu.edu |
| Shaun Smith | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | shaun.smith@kysu.edu |
About Kentucky State University Basketball
At Kentucky State, basketball is personal. Head coach Jamaal Jackson builds relationships with his players that extend far beyond X's and O's, he invests in who you're becoming as a person and competitor. In the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, you'll find a program where your development matters individually, where coaches know your story and track your growth with genuine care. Playing Division II basketball at Kentucky State means being part of a tight-knit community where every player has a voice and every practice carries purpose. The smaller roster size isn't a limitation; it's an advantage. You get more touches, more coaching attention, and more opportunities to prove yourself. Jackson's system emphasizes basketball fundamentals and character development equally, both are non-negotiable. Frankfort's campus provides the ideal setting for student-athletes seeking balance. You're part of a historic HBCU with strong institutional support, real academic resources, and a community that takes pride in Thorough Bred basketball. The relationships you build here, with coaches, teammates, and staff, often become lifelong connections. If you're ready to play significant minutes in a program that sees you as more than a roster spot, Kentucky State offers that environment. This is where commitment is reciprocated and potential is developed with intention. 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
$17,637/yr
Grad rate
30%
Enrollment
1,309
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,637 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,754 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,380 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,248 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,603 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,093 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,309
- Average net price
- $17,637 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,807 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $14,147 / year
- Graduation rate
- 30%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Albany State University
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Location Albany, GA | Enrollment 5,956 | Avg. net price $14,511 |
Allen University
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 576 | Avg. net price $13,432 |
Benedict College
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 1,536 | Avg. net price $17,734 |
Central State University
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 2,620 | Avg. net price $13,307 |
Clark Atlanta University
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 3,603 | Avg. net price $38,626 |
Edward Waters University
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Location Jacksonville, FL | Enrollment 1,087 | Avg. net price $13,748 |
Fort Valley State University
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Location Fort Valley, GA | Enrollment 2,684 | Avg. net price $12,421 |
Kentucky State University
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Location Frankfort, KY | Enrollment 1,309 | Avg. net price $17,637 |
Lane College
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Location Jackson, TN | Enrollment 736 | Avg. net price $12,660 |
LeMoyne-Owen College
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 581 | Avg. net price $6,993 |
Miles College
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Location Fairfield, AL | Enrollment 1,155 | Avg. net price $16,497 |
Morehouse College
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $38,655 |
Savannah State University
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Location Savannah, GA | Enrollment 2,833 | Avg. net price $7,542 |
Spring Hill College
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Location Mobile, AL | Enrollment 782 | Avg. net price $21,545 |
Tuskegee University
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Location Tuskegee, AL | Enrollment 2,630 | Avg. net price $40,141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kentucky State University D2?
Yes, Kentucky State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Kentucky State University men's basketball.
What conference is Kentucky State University in?
Kentucky State University competes in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Kentucky State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,637 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 Kentucky State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,309 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Kentucky 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.
The Commitment Kentucky State University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Kentucky State University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.