Head Coach
Chad Lister
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chad Lister | Head Coach | chad.lister@ngu.edu |
About North Greenville University Basketball
Conference Carolinas is one of the more competitive Division II leagues in the Southeast, and North Greenville has quietly built a program that competes for real postseason spots year after year. Head coach Chad Lister runs a system that values ball movement and defensive intensity, the kind of program that doesn't recruit one-dimensional players. What separates NGU's approach is how they develop guards and wings who can handle multiple positions. Lister's staff looks for high basketball IQ over pure athleticism, which means players who understand spacing, can execute in transition, and aren't afraid of defensive versatility. The campus sits in rural upstate South Carolina, which attracts a specific type of recruit: someone serious about development over flash. The team plays an uptempo style that stresses conditioning and decision-making. If you're a player who thrives in a structured environment with clear expectations and consistent playing time paths, this program offers that. NGU's recruiting classes tend toward student-athletes who grabbed offers late or improved significantly during a prep year, proof that Lister's coaching prioritizes measurable growth. Conference Carolinas scholarships are typically split across rosters, so walk-on opportunities exist for guards and versatile forwards willing to earn minutes. The academic standards are reasonable for Division II, and the support system is genuine. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$22,235/yr
Grad rate
54%
Enrollment
1,819
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,235 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,102 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,000 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,310 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,122 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,315 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,819
- Average net price
- $22,235 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,820 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,820 / year
- Graduation rate
- 54%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference Carolinas Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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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 North Greenville University D2?
Yes, North Greenville University is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for North Greenville University men's basketball.
What conference is North Greenville University in?
North Greenville University competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at North Greenville University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,235 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at North Greenville University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,819 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to North Greenville University?
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.
North Greenville University 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 North Greenville University'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.