Head Coach
Joel Stites
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Stites | Head Coach | jstites@swu.edu |
| JaVon Summers | Associate Head Coach | jsummers@swu.edu |
| Logan Hockaday | Assistant Coach | lhockaday@swu.edu |
| Ryan Breazeale | Assistant Coach | rbreazeale@swu.edu |
About Southern Wesleyan University Basketball
You need to show up ready. Southern Wesleyan doesn't recruit potential, it recruits players who've already put in the work. Head coach Brian Hewitt runs a Conference Carolinas program that demands effort from day one. You'll compete against hungry athletes who understand what it takes to play Division II basketball. The program builds from fundamentals, develops consistency, and holds players accountable every single practice. If you're soft, you won't last. If you're committed, you'll grow. Hewitt's teams play with structure and purpose. They don't waste time on excuses. Central South Carolina's location keeps the program grounded and focused, no distractions, just basketball. The Warriors expect guards who can handle pressure, bigs who can move, and everyone in between who understands their role. Teammates push each other daily. Strength and conditioning aren't optional. Playing time isn't given; it's earned through preparation and performance. This is a place where your work ethic becomes visible in every game. You'll compete in a solid conference with schools that take their programs seriously. The question isn't whether Southern Wesleyan is right for you, it's whether you're ready for what the program demands. 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.
Net price
$16,041/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
747
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $16,041 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,818 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,336 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,598 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,724 / year
- $110,001+
- $17,308 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 747
- Average net price
- $16,041 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $30,550 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,550 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
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 Southern Wesleyan University D2?
Yes, Southern Wesleyan University is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southern Wesleyan University men's basketball.
What conference is Southern Wesleyan University in?
Southern Wesleyan University competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southern Wesleyan University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,041 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Southern Wesleyan University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 747 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southern Wesleyan 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.
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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.