Head Coach
Fred Watson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Watson | Head Men's Basketball Coach | fwatson@miles.edu |
| Michael Holmes | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | mholmes@miles.edu |
About Miles College Basketball
Miles College plays NCAA Division II basketball in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and Head Coach Fred Watson builds a program that prioritizes development over hype. This is a realistic destination for players who want meaningful playing time while earning a degree from an accredited four-year institution. The program operates in Fairfield, Alabama, serving student- athletes who understand they're competing at a competitive regional level. Watson structures his roster to give players genuine opportunities to contribute and grow. You won't find inflated promises here, just straightforward basketball with a focus on skill development, conditioning, and basketball IQ. Miles values consistency and work ethic. The program attracts guards and forwards willing to accept a developmental timeline while maintaining eligibility and academic progress. Players who thrive here understand the SIAC is a legitimate conference where games matter and improvement shows on film. The college itself provides a stable academic environment with real degree programs and support services. This isn't a stepping stone program disguised as something else; it's a place where student-athletes complete their education while playing competitive basketball. If you're looking for a program that won't oversell its profile but will give you playing time and honest coaching, Miles College is worth serious consideration. 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
$16,497/yr
Grad rate
19%
Enrollment
1,155
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,497 / year
Net price by family income
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,497 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,497 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,155
- Average net price
- $16,497 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,264 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,264 / year
- Graduation rate
- 19%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Albany State University
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Location Albany, GA | Enrollment 5,956 | Avg. net price $14,511 |
Allen University
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 576 | Avg. net price $13,432 |
Benedict College
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 1,536 | Avg. net price $17,734 |
Central State University
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 2,620 | Avg. net price $13,307 |
Clark Atlanta University
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 3,603 | Avg. net price $38,626 |
Edward Waters University
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Location Jacksonville, FL | Enrollment 1,087 | Avg. net price $13,748 |
Fort Valley State University
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Location Fort Valley, GA | Enrollment 2,684 | Avg. net price $12,421 |
Kentucky State University
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Location Frankfort, KY | Enrollment 1,309 | Avg. net price $17,637 |
Lane College
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Location Jackson, TN | Enrollment 736 | Avg. net price $12,660 |
LeMoyne-Owen College
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 581 | Avg. net price $6,993 |
Miles College
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Location Fairfield, AL | Enrollment 1,155 | Avg. net price $16,497 |
Morehouse College
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 2,844 | Avg. net price $38,655 |
Savannah State University
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Location Savannah, GA | Enrollment 2,833 | Avg. net price $7,542 |
Spring Hill College
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Location Mobile, AL | Enrollment 782 | Avg. net price $21,545 |
Tuskegee University
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Location Tuskegee, AL | Enrollment 2,630 | Avg. net price $40,141 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miles College D2?
Yes, Miles College is an NCAA Division II program in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Miles College men's basketball.
What conference is Miles College in?
Miles College competes in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Miles College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,497 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Miles College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,155 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Miles 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.
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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.