Head Coach
Cole Rose
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Rose | Head Men's Basketball Coach | coleman_rose@pba.edu |
| Bobby Hain | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | robert_hain@pba.edu |
| Quay Kennedy | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | quadarious_kennedy@pba.edu |
| Carson Dowling | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | carson_dowling@pba.edu |
About Palm Beach Atlantic University Basketball
Palm Beach Atlantic builds its roster around guards and wings who can move the ball and defend multiple positions. Head coach Cole Rose emphasizes perimeter shooting and transition pace, the program consistently runs, and players need the conditioning and court awareness to execute. The Sunshine State Conference is competitive; PBA competes against programs with similar resources and recruiting reach, meaning depth matters. Expect roles to be earned through consistency in practice and proven ability to guard versatile opponents. The typical PBA contributor combines size flexibility with basketball IQ. The program doesn't chase one-dimensional scorers; it develops players who understand spacing, can handle ball pressure, and adapt defensively. Rose's system rewards efficient shot selection and active hands on defense. Post players need to be mobile and capable around the perimeter. Campus life in West Palm Beach offers access to South Florida's professional basketball ecosystem and year-round training opportunities. The athletic facilities support serious preparation, and the academic environment keeps players on track toward degrees. This is a program that values the complete player, one who arrives ready to compete and shows measurable improvement throughout the season. If your game centers on effort, versatility, and basketball fundamentals, PBA offers a legitimate pathway to meaningful minutes and a valuable degree. 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
$28,724/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
2,603
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $28,724 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,985 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,753 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,393 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,997 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,561 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,603
- Average net price
- $28,724 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $42,250 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $42,250 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
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 Palm Beach Atlantic University D2?
Yes, Palm Beach Atlantic University is an NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Palm Beach Atlantic University men's basketball.
What conference is Palm Beach Atlantic University in?
Palm Beach Atlantic University competes in the Sunshine State Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $28,724 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,603 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Palm Beach Atlantic 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic University require.
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.