Basketball Staff Contacts
Loading staff directory…
About Mars Hill University Basketball
Mars Hill University offers a degree from an accredited institution paired with consistent playing opportunities in the South Atlantic Conference. Head coach Larry Davis runs a program that values player development and gives roster spots meaningful minutes rather than redshirt cycles. You'll compete against regional competition while earning a degree that transfers and holds value in the job market—something to consider when evaluating four-year commitments. The program suits players who want tangible development: improved conditioning, basketball IQ, and film that shows progress. Mars Hill doesn't operate as a stepping stone; it's a place where players finish their education, build a foundation, and either move into professional opportunities or transfer from a position of strength. Parents appreciate that the athletic investment aligns with academic completion—you're not choosing between basketball and your degree. The South Atlantic Conference schedule provides competitive basketball without the travel grind of Power Five conferences. You'll play in the mountains of western North Carolina, an area that supports athletics and offers a genuine college experience. Davis expects consistency in effort and coachability; he develops players who take ownership of their improvement. This is practical basketball: earn your degree, get your minutes, develop your game, and position yourself for whatever comes next. That's the value proposition. 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.
D2 programs offer a compelling combination of competitive basketball and strong academics. Understanding the differences between D1, D2, and D3 helps you target the right fit — and coaches at this level respond well to personalized outreach using the right email approach.
What Recruits Should Know About South Atlantic Conference Recruiting
D2 programs in the South Atlantic Conference offer a balance of competitive basketball and academic opportunity. Coaches at this level recruit both locally and nationally, and they move quickly on players they evaluate. NCAA D2 athletic scholarships can be partial or full, and many programs package financial aid to make attendance financially feasible.
The D2 recruiting calendar runs parallel to D1 but with more flexibility. Mars Hill University coaching staff evaluates prospects at regional and national tournaments, and they respond well to direct contact from players who have done their research on the program. Make sure your NCAA Eligibility Center account is active and your academic records are current before reaching out.
How FCP Prepares Players for D2 Programs Like Mars Hill University
Getting evaluated by Mars Hill University means your film has to arrive at the right time — when a coach has a roster need and is actively watching new prospects. FCP's post-graduate basketball program structures your development around exposure events coaches actually attend, producing film that showcases you against verifiable competition at the D2 level.
Whether you're targeting Mars Hill University or other D2 programs, FCP gives you the competitive schedule, academic support, and direct coach connections to make your case. Apply to FCP and start building the profile that gets you evaluated.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Mars Hill University.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University require.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026