Head Coach
Jim Crutchfield
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Crutchfield | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jcrutchfie@nova.edu |
| Nick Smith | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | ns1262@nova.edu |
| RJ Sunahara | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | rs2525@nova.edu |
| David Chaviano | Team Manager | dc1337@nova.edu |
| Amy Gatens | Head Athletic Trainer | reckard@nova.edu |
About Nova Southeastern University Basketball
Nova Southeastern basketball has built something real in Fort Lauderdale, a program where Division II competition meets genuine development and opportunity. Head Coach Jim Crutchfield has created a culture that values both on-court growth and academic success, competing in the Sunshine State Conference against opponents who challenge you to elevate every single day. What sets this program apart is the commitment to player development. You'll compete at a level that demands improvement, where game minutes and playing time are earned through work and consistency. The Sharks play a style that emphasizes basketball intelligence, ball movement, and defensive intensity, principles that translate whether you're chasing professional opportunities or building a foundation for life after basketball. Fort Lauderdale offers more than just a basketball home. You're in a thriving community with professional sports culture embedded in the city's DNA, resources that support your athletic and academic goals, and a coaching staff genuinely invested in your trajectory. Crutchfield and his team understand that college basketball is a stepping stone, and they prioritize preparing you for what comes next. This is a program that competes hard, develops players systematically, and treats your growth as a priority. If you're ready for Division II basketball that challenges you to become better every day, Nova Southeastern deserves serious consideration. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$27,714/yr
Grad rate
62%
Enrollment
7,240
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,714 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $23,910 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $23,925 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,537 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $30,660 / year
- $110,001+
- $33,773 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,240
- Average net price
- $27,714 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $40,360 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $40,360 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sunshine State Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Barry University
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,212 | Avg. net price $22,902 |
Eckerd College
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Location St. Petersburg, FL | Enrollment 1,888 | Avg. net price $42,037 |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Location Daytona Beach, FL | Enrollment 7,860 | Avg. net price $40,539 |
Florida Institute of Technology
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Location Melbourne, FL | Enrollment 3,404 | Avg. net price $36,511 |
Florida Southern College
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Location Lakeland, FL | Enrollment 2,656 | Avg. net price $26,211 |
Lynn University
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Location Boca Raton, FL | Enrollment 2,859 | Avg. net price $43,806 |
Nova Southeastern University
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Location Fort Lauderdale, FL | Enrollment 7,240 | Avg. net price $27,714 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University
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Location West Palm Beach, FL | Enrollment 2,603 | Avg. net price $28,724 |
Rollins College
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Location Winter Park, FL | Enrollment 2,631 | Avg. net price $36,204 |
Saint Leo University
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Location St. Leo, FL | Enrollment 6,721 | Avg. net price $24,658 |
University of Tampa
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Location Tampa, FL | Enrollment 10,572 | Avg. net price $40,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nova Southeastern University D2?
Yes, Nova Southeastern University is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Nova Southeastern University men's basketball.
What conference is Nova Southeastern University in?
Nova Southeastern University competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Nova Southeastern University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,714 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Nova Southeastern University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,240 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Nova Southeastern 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.
The Commitment Nova Southeastern University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Nova Southeastern University extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.