Head Coach
Mick Hedgepeth
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mick Hedgepeth | Head Coach | meh1167@uah.edu |
| Josh Hentschel | Assistant Coach | jdh1513@uah.edu |
| Alex Mastin | Assistant Coach | sam0894@uah.edu |
About University of Alabama in Huntsville Basketball
The Gulf South Conference is experiencing a shift in competitiveness, and UAH is positioned as a program that competes within that changing landscape rather than dominating it. This matters because it creates real opportunities for guards and forwards who can contribute immediately without being squeezed into a pipeline behind five-star talent. Head coach John Shulman emphasizes ball movement and perimeter shooting, a system that rewards guards with high basketball IQ and forwards who can stretch defenses. The program values consistency over flash, which means role players who understand their assignments see steady minutes. UAH recruits from a regional footprint, so the coaching staff knows the talent pool intimately and builds relationships early with prep programs and junior colleges. Huntsville itself offers Division II basketball in a mid-sized city with growing professional infrastructure, not a college town, but not isolating either. The athletic department funds the program appropriately for the GSC, meaning travel is managed reasonably and facilities receive regular investment. The Gulf South isn't a path to high-major visibility, but it's a legitimate NCAA Division II home where a player can develop, earn a degree, and compete in the postseason. Shulman's staff recruits players willing to embrace team basketball and prove themselves in a conference where individual statistics matter less than winning. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Net price
$22,758/yr
Grad rate
62%
Enrollment
6,591
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,758 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,512 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,731 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,383 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $24,550 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,150 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,591
- Average net price
- $22,758 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $12,458 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $27,148 / year
- Graduation rate
- 62%
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 University of Alabama in Huntsville D2?
Yes, University of Alabama in Huntsville is an NCAA Division II program in the Gulf South Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Alabama in Huntsville men's basketball.
What conference is University of Alabama in Huntsville in?
University of Alabama in Huntsville competes in the Gulf South Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Alabama in Huntsville?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,758 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville?
College Scorecard reports approximately 6,591 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Alabama in Huntsville?
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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as University of Alabama in Huntsville. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.