Head Coach
David Niven
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| David Niven | Head Coach | dniven@uu.edu |
| Tre Walton | Assistant Coach | twalton@uu.edu |
| Emerson Jones | Assistant Coach | ejjones@uu.edu |
| Team Chaplain | Basketball Staff | jball@uu.edu |
About Union University Basketball
Union University basketball positions you for sustained growth within a competitive Division II framework. Head Coach David Niven runs a program that emphasizes systematic development, the kind of methodical approach that compounds over four years. You're not just joining a roster; you're entering a structured pathway designed to maximize your trajectory as both a player and student- athlete. Competing in the Gulf South Conference, Union operates in one of the most consistent mid- level competitive environments in Division II. This positioning matters strategically. You face opponents who demand precision and discipline while remaining within reach for teams that execute fundamentals at a high level. The conference provides the right calibration for development, challenging enough to build resilience, accessible enough to enable meaningful contributions as a player progresses. Jackson offers the advantage of a smaller-market setting where you're not lost in a sprawling athletic ecosystem. Niven's system rewards players who understand spacing, ball movement, and defensive positioning, core skills that transfer whether your post- college path leads toward professional opportunities or other pursuits. The coaching staff invests in the complete picture: how you develop intellectually, athletically, and as a teammate over 48 months. This is strategic positioning. Union gives you a platform to develop competence in an organized, demanding conference while maintaining realistic expectations about opportunity and workload. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$22,995/yr
Grad rate
75%
Enrollment
1,607
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,995 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,712 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,952 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,127 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,964 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,930 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,607
- Average net price
- $22,995 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $41,470 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $41,470 / year
- Graduation rate
- 75%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Gulf South Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Auburn University at Montgomery
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Location Montgomery, AL | Enrollment 2,542 | Avg. net price $13,789 |
Christian Brothers University
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 905 | Avg. net price $16,842 |
Delta State University
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Location Cleveland, MS | Enrollment 1,620 | Avg. net price $12,677 |
Lee University
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Location Cleveland, TN | Enrollment 2,617 | Avg. net price $21,034 |
Mississippi College
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Location Clinton, MS | Enrollment 2,518 | Avg. net price $21,034 |
Trevecca Nazarene University
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 1,737 | Avg. net price $19,828 |
Union University
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Location Jackson, TN | Enrollment 1,607 | Avg. net price $22,995 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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Location Huntsville, AL | Enrollment 6,591 | Avg. net price $22,758 |
University of Montevallo
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Location Montevallo, AL | Enrollment 2,151 | Avg. net price $18,760 |
University of West Alabama
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Location Livingston, AL | Enrollment 2,974 | Avg. net price $11,531 |
University of West Florida
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Location Pensacola, FL | Enrollment 9,330 | Avg. net price $9,443 |
University of West Georgia
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Location Carrollton, GA | Enrollment 7,520 | Avg. net price $11,787 |
Valdosta State University
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Location Valdosta, GA | Enrollment 6,622 | Avg. net price $10,804 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Union University D2?
Yes, Union University is an NCAA Division II program in the Gulf South Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Union University men's basketball.
What conference is Union University in?
Union University competes in the Gulf South Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Union University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,995 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Union University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,607 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Union 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 Union University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Union 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.