Head Coach
Omar Gonzalez
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Gonzalez | Head Coach | omar.gonzalez@tamuk.edu |
| Derek Alleman | Assistant Coach | derek.alleman@tamuk.edu |
About Texas A&M University-Kingsville Basketball
Texas A&M University-Kingsville plays Division II basketball in the Lone Star Conference, which means you'll compete against programs genuinely invested in developing college players without the recruiting machinery of Power Five schools. Head coach Johnny Estelle runs a program that values consistency and work ethic over flash. This is where players who want real minutes and meaningful development typically land. You'll find plenty of playing time at this level, rosters don't hide talent the way they do at higher tiers. Estelle's system prioritizes fundamentals and ball movement, so guards who can run offense and defenders willing to work get opportunities quickly. The program attracts players serious about earning a degree while playing competitive basketball, not those chasing NBA dreams through a back door. Kingsville offers a genuine college experience in South Texas with reasonable tuition and a supportive athletic community. You won't face the travel demands of NCAA Division I, and you won't be redshirted for four years waiting your turn. If you're a player who improved steadily through high school, takes coaching, and understands that Division II is a legitimate stepping stone to professional basketball or coaching, not a consolation prize, this program fits. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$13,212/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
4,748
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $13,212 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,387 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,288 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,131 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,978 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,587 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,748
- Average net price
- $13,212 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,892 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,806 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Lone Star Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelo State University
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Location San Angelo, TX | Enrollment 5,643 | Avg. net price $13,394 |
Cameron University
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Location Lawton, OK | Enrollment 2,492 | Avg. net price $7,472 |
Dallas Baptist University
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,403 | Avg. net price $25,954 |
Eastern New Mexico University
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Location Portales, NM | Enrollment 3,357 | Avg. net price $5,238 |
Lubbock Christian University
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $26,595 |
Midwestern State University
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Location Wichita Falls, TX | Enrollment 4,087 | Avg. net price $11,793 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 1,885 | Avg. net price $23,169 |
St. Edward's University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 2,493 | Avg. net price $26,034 |
St. Mary's University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,951 | Avg. net price $17,775 |
Texas A&M International University
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Location Laredo, TX | Enrollment 6,667 | Avg. net price $336 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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Location Kingsville, TX | Enrollment 4,748 | Avg. net price $13,212 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 7,440 | Avg. net price $13,476 |
University of Texas Permian Basin
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Location Odessa, TX | Enrollment 3,911 | Avg. net price $5,070 |
West Texas A&M University
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Location Canyon, TX | Enrollment 6,917 | Avg. net price $17,909 |
Western New Mexico University
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Location Silver City, NM | Enrollment 2,026 | Avg. net price $6,328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Texas A&M University-Kingsville D2?
Yes, Texas A&M University-Kingsville is an NCAA Division II program in the Lone Star Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Texas A&M University-Kingsville men's basketball.
What conference is Texas A&M University-Kingsville in?
Texas A&M University-Kingsville competes in the Lone Star Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $13,212 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Texas A&M University-Kingsville?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,748 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Texas A&M University-Kingsville?
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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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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.