Head Coach
Desean Motley
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Desean Motley | Head Men's Basketball Coach | motleyd@lmc.edu |
| Alex Biggerstaff | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | biggerstaffa@lmc.edu |
| Kevin Phillips | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | phillipsk@lmc.edu |
| Trent Burleson | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | burlesont@lmc.edu |
| Lucas Carson | Head Athletic Trainer | carsonl@lmc.edu |
| Blake Smith | Assistant Athletic Director - Director of Sports Information | smithn@lmc.edu |
About Lees-McRae College Basketball
You're serious about playing college basketball, but you're also realistic about where you stand right now. You need a program that won't ask you to be someone you're not, one that values your work ethic and gives you a genuine path to minutes and growth. Lees-McRae College offers exactly that kind of honest environment. Head Coach Steve Hardin builds his team on players who understand that competing in the Conference Carolinas means showing up ready to compete every single day. This isn't a place where talent alone carries you; it's where consistency, coachability, and heart determine your role. Banner Elk's mountain setting creates a tight-knit community where basketball matters. You'll find strong academics, genuine support from coaching staff, and teammates who treat the game seriously. The program emphasizes player development over flash, Hardin's approach focuses on fundamentals, defensive intensity, and team basketball. If you're looking for a Division II program where you can earn real playing time and improve under a coach who invests in your development, Lees-McRae deserves your serious consideration. The opportunity is there for players ready to work. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$28,253/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
873
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,253 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $23,424 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,588 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,599 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,496 / year
- $110,001+
- $36,307 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 873
- Average net price
- $28,253 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $34,770 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $34,770 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
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 Lees-McRae College D2?
Yes, Lees-McRae College is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lees-McRae College men's basketball.
What conference is Lees-McRae College in?
Lees-McRae College competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lees-McRae College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,253 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lees-McRae College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 873 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lees-McRae College?
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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.