Head Coach
Marcus Kirkland
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Kirkland | Head Coach | marcus.kirkland@newberry.edu |
| Jelani Johnson | Associate Head Coach | jelani.johnson@newberry.edu |
| Brian Hewitt | Assistant Coach | brian.hewitt@newberry.edu |
| Luke Seals | Assistant Coach | luke.seals@newberry.edu |
| Heather Hamilton | Men's Basketball Academic Coordinator | heather.hamilton@newberry.edu |
| Peggy Dominguez | Academic Support Coach/ Accessibility Coordinator | peggy.dominguez@newberry.edu |
About Newberry College Basketball
Newberry College offers a straightforward path: earn your degree while competing in NCAA Division II basketball. Head coach Jason Taylor runs a program in the South Atlantic Conference that prioritizes player development and meaningful minutes. You won't sit on the bench waiting for your turn, the Wolf Pack actively develops guards and forwards who can contribute. The degree matters as much as the game here. Newberry's business, nursing, and engineering programs carry real weight with employers. That matters when your playing career ends, whether that's after four years or if the transfer portal becomes part of your story. The college is committed to pairing athletic opportunity with academic outcomes that translate into jobs. Coach Taylor's approach focuses on fundamentals and basketball IQ. Players improve their craft in a competitive conference setting without the recruiting rankings that come with higher divisions. If you're a productive high school player who wants to play immediately and develop over four years, Newberry gives you that environment. The South Atlantic Conference is legitimate competition where your performance builds film that matters. The combination works: play significant minutes, earn a degree from an institution that employers recognize, and develop in a program that understands player progression. That's the practical offer. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$22,104/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
1,479
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,104 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,796 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,967 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,190 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,922 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,368 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,479
- Average net price
- $22,104 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $32,750 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $32,750 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
South Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Anderson University
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Location Anderson, SC | Enrollment 3,183 | Avg. net price $24,068 |
Carson-Newman University
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Location Jefferson City, TN | Enrollment 1,387 | Avg. net price $18,130 |
Catawba College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 1,235 | Avg. net price $15,993 |
Coker University
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Location Hartsville, SC | Enrollment 840 | Avg. net price $24,908 |
Emory & Henry College
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Location Emory, VA | Enrollment 1,078 | Avg. net price $24,031 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Location Hickory, NC | Enrollment 1,359 | Avg. net price $18,641 |
Limestone University
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Lincoln Memorial University
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Location Harrogate, TN | Enrollment 1,572 | Avg. net price $21,394 |
Mars Hill University
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Location Mars Hill, NC | Enrollment 1,044 | Avg. net price $20,442 |
Newberry College
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Location Newberry, SC | Enrollment 1,479 | Avg. net price $22,104 |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise
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Location Wise, VA | Enrollment 1,101 | Avg. net price $5,869 |
Tusculum University
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Location Greeneville, TN | Enrollment 785 | Avg. net price $20,508 |
Wingate University
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Location Wingate, NC | Enrollment 2,668 | Avg. net price $21,511 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newberry College D2?
Yes, Newberry College is an NCAA Division II program in the South Atlantic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Newberry College men's basketball.
What conference is Newberry College in?
Newberry College competes in the South Atlantic Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Newberry College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,104 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Newberry College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,479 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Newberry 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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Newberry 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.