Head Coach
Jason Gillespie
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Gillespie | Head Coach | jmgillespie@king.edu |
| Scot Hundt | Assistant Coach | shundt@king.edu |
About King University Basketball
King University demands players who show up ready to compete. Coach Jason Gillespie builds a Conference Carolinas program that values toughness, consistency, and basketball IQ. You won't find shortcuts here. The Division II level rewards players who understand their role and execute it without complaint. Bristol's location keeps distractions minimal. Your focus stays on improvement. King plays a physical brand of basketball, ball movement, defensive pressure, rebounding battles. That style develops players fast. You'll see immediate feedback on what works and what doesn't. Gillespie's program emphasizes player development over flash. He wants guards who can distribute and defend. He wants forwards who move without the ball and protect the rim. He wants centers who understand spacing. The coaching staff tracks progress constantly. Stagnation doesn't exist here. The Conference Carolinas is competitive. Every night demands your best effort. Games against Lenoir- Rhyne, Wingate, and Carson-Newman expose weaknesses immediately. That exposure forces growth. Players either adapt or get left behind. King University isn't for everyone. It's for players ready to work harder than they did yesterday. For athletes who understand that Division II is a proving ground, not a destination. For competitors who want to test themselves against quality opponents week after week. Your timeline matters. Recruiting happens fast. Slots fill. Coaches move to next targets. You need to demonstrate you're serious now. 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
$22,416/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
908
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,416 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,395 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,293 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,055 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,258 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,068 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 908
- Average net price
- $22,416 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $37,564 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $37,564 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference Carolinas Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Barton College
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Location Wilson, NC | Enrollment 982 | Avg. net price $24,367 |
Belmont Abbey College
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Location Belmont, NC | Enrollment 1,276 | Avg. net price $25,416 |
Chowan University
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Location Murfreesboro, NC | Enrollment 603 | Avg. net price $19,783 |
Converse University
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Location Spartanburg, SC | Enrollment 1,173 | Avg. net price $23,526 |
Emmanuel College
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Location Franklin Springs, GA | Enrollment 775 | Avg. net price $12,898 |
Erskine College
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Location Due West, SC | Enrollment 766 | Avg. net price $19,826 |
Francis Marion University
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Location Florence, SC | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $10,890 |
King University
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Location Bristol, TN | Enrollment 908 | Avg. net price $22,416 |
Lees-McRae College
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Location Banner Elk, NC | Enrollment 873 | Avg. net price $28,253 |
North Greenville University
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Location Tigerville, SC | Enrollment 1,819 | Avg. net price $22,235 |
Shorter University
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Location Rome, GA | Enrollment 1,028 | Avg. net price $18,008 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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Location Central, SC | Enrollment 747 | Avg. net price $16,041 |
University of Mount Olive
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Location Mount Olive, NC | Enrollment 1,796 | Avg. net price $18,927 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Location Pembroke, NC | Enrollment 5,330 | Avg. net price $10,522 |
Young Harris College
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Location Young Harris, GA | Enrollment 755 | Avg. net price $12,549 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is King University D2?
Yes, King University is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for King University men's basketball.
What conference is King University in?
King University competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at King University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,416 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at King University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 908 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to King 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to King University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like King University require.
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.