Head Coach
Omar Wattad
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Wattad | Head Coach | owattad@lander.edu |
| Alex Dahling | Assistant Coach | adahling@lander.edu |
| Ashlyn Gardner | Assistant Athletic Trainer (WRUGBY, M/WBB, ACRO) | agardner@lander.edu |
| Jordan Jacobs | Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (MBB, MLAX, WBB, WLAX, WREST) | jjacobs@lander.edu |
About Lander University Basketball
Lander is a solid Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference where players actually get on the court. This isn't a pipeline to the NBA, but it's a legitimate college basketball experience with real development and meaningful minutes. Head coach Omar Wattad builds teams through discipline and fundamentals, he values players who understand their role and work within a system rather than those looking for a showcase platform. The program suits players who are realistic about their level: strong high school players, post-grads ready to step up, and juco transfers looking for a stable landing spot. You'll get quality coaching, competitive conference play, and the chance to develop your game against consistent opponents. Greenwood offers a small-town college environment where basketball is taken seriously but you're also expected to manage academics well. The Peach Belt is competitive enough that strong performances translate credibly on a resume. Lander doesn't recruit hype or potential alone. Wattad and his staff want players who show up ready to compete in practice, improve over time, and buy into team basketball. If you're looking for a place where hard work gets rewarded with playing time and your development matters, this program delivers that. It's straightforward basketball at a level where you control your own minutes through consistent effort. 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
$16,659/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
3,397
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,659 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,542 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,767 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,960 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,170 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,206 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,397
- Average net price
- $16,659 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,700 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,300 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
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 Lander University D2?
Yes, Lander University is an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lander University men's basketball.
What conference is Lander University in?
Lander University competes in the Peach Belt Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lander University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,659 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 Lander University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,397 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lander 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 Lander University Coaches Want to See
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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.