Head Coach
Scott Burrell
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Burrell | Head Men's Basketball Coach | fogelm1@southernct.edu |
| Jessica Case | Assistant Athletic Trainer | casej5@southernct.edu |
| Sam Trumbley | Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant | trumbleys1@southernct.edu |
About Southern Connecticut State University Basketball
Southern Connecticut State University demands players who show up ready to compete. Coach Scott Burrell builds his Northeast-10 Conference program around intensity, basketball IQ, and relentless effort. You don't earn minutes here by showing potential, you earn them by executing. The Owls play a physical, possession-focused style that requires guards who can handle pressure and forwards who move without the ball. Defense isn't optional. Rebounding isn't negotiable. Burrell develops players who understand their role and own it. New Haven provides an urban campus experience with access to serious coaching and facilities. This is a program that respects the grind. You'll compete against programs that take Division II seriously, which means every possession matters, every practice sets the tone, and every offseason determines your ceiling. Southern Connecticut State doesn't recruit talent, it recruits toughness. The commitment here is real: strength training, film study, competitive drills, and a culture that values improvement over excuses. If you're the type who gets better under pressure, who welcomes honest coaching, and who understands that college basketball requires a different level of preparation, this program has space for you. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
D2 programs offer a compelling combination of competitive basketball and strong academics. Understanding the differences between D1, D2, and D3 helps you target the right fit, and coaches at this level respond well to personalized outreach using the right email approach.
What Recruits Should Know About Northeast-10 Conference Recruiting
D2 programs in the Northeast-10 Conference offer a balance of competitive basketball and academic opportunity. Coaches at this level recruit both locally and nationally, and they move quickly on players they evaluate. NCAA D2 athletic scholarships can be partial or full, and many programs package financial aid to make attendance financially feasible.
The D2 recruiting calendar runs parallel to D1 but with more flexibility. Southern Connecticut State University coaching staff evaluates prospects at regional and national tournaments, and they respond well to direct contact from players who have done their research on the program. Make sure your NCAA Eligibility Center account is active and your academic records are current before reaching out.
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Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Southern Connecticut State University.
D2 Programs Like Southern Connecticut State University Are Recruiting Right Now
D2 coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Southern Connecticut State University and programs like it at the right moment.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.