Head Coach
James Stinson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| James Stinson | Deputy Athletic Director / Head Men's Basketball Coach | jstinson@livingstone.edu |
| Brian Petty | Assistant Basketball Coach | bpetty@livingstone.edu |
| Trevelen Stinson | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | tstinson@livingstone.edu |
| Fred Burroughs | Assistant Coach | fburroughs@livingstone.edu |
About Livingstone College Basketball
At Livingstone College, you're joining a program built on deliberate player development within a competitive Division II ecosystem. Head coach James Stinson has constructed a system where your four-year arc matters, where freshman contributions connect to junior leadership and senior impact in ways that translate to professional pathways. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association demands tactical basketball, and Livingstone's approach emphasizes spacing, ball movement, and defensive discipline over flash. You'll operate within a conference that values program consistency and conference positioning; every season builds toward tournament positioning and NCAA tournament eligibility, giving you measurable benchmarks for growth. Salisbury provides a stable environment focused on the student-athlete experience, classes remain walkable, but athletics demand serious commitment. The program values recruits who can see multiple seasons ahead, who understand that development isn't linear, and who recognize that conference success requires collective buy-in. Over four years, you'll develop against opponents who expose weaknesses systematically, forcing improvement in ways showcase tournaments cannot. This is strategic development in a structured competitive environment, designed for players who think three moves ahead about their game. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$17,026/yr
Grad rate
20%
Enrollment
924
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,026 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,765 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,774 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,727 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,452 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,999 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 924
- Average net price
- $17,026 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $18,296 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $18,296 / year
- Graduation rate
- 20%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bluefield State University
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Location Bluefield, WV | Enrollment 1,042 | Avg. net price $11,130 |
Bowie State University
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Location Bowie, MD | Enrollment 5,043 | Avg. net price $17,835 |
Claflin University
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Location Orangeburg, SC | Enrollment 1,706 | Avg. net price $16,532 |
Elizabeth City State University
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Location Elizabeth City, NC | Enrollment 1,975 | Avg. net price $8,048 |
Fayetteville State University
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Location Fayetteville, NC | Enrollment 5,762 | Avg. net price $8,500 |
Johnson C. Smith University
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Location Charlotte, NC | Enrollment 1,244 | Avg. net price $21,397 |
Lincoln University
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Location Oxford, PA | Enrollment 1,539 | Avg. net price $13,517 |
Livingstone College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $17,026 |
Saint Augustine's University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 172 | Avg. net price $6,042 |
Shaw University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 875 | Avg. net price $24,242 |
Virginia State University
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Location Petersburg, VA | Enrollment 5,074 | Avg. net price $14,893 |
Virginia Union University
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Location Richmond, VA | Enrollment 1,203 | Avg. net price $29,932 |
Winston-Salem State University
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Location Winston-Salem, NC | Enrollment 4,170 | Avg. net price $12,817 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Livingstone College D2?
Yes, Livingstone College is an NCAA Division II program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Livingstone College men's basketball.
What conference is Livingstone College in?
Livingstone College competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Livingstone College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,026 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Livingstone College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 924 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Livingstone College?
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.
Livingstone College Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Livingstone College's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.