Head Coach
Zane Gibson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Zane Gibson | Men's Basketball Head Coach | zane.gibson@uafs.edu |
| Brett O'Neil | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | brett.oneil@uafs.edu |
| Jeremy Zepeda | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | jeremy.zepeda@uafs.edu |
| Brian O'Connor | Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletics Trainer | brian.oconnor@uafs.edu |
About University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Basketball
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith operates within the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, a conference that demands tactical execution and disciplined play. Head coach Jim Boone has built a program centered on development and systematic improvement, the kind of environment where players understand their role within a larger offensive and defensive framework. Your four years here represent a strategic investment. The Lions compete in an NCAA Division II landscape that values consistency, basketball intelligence, and the ability to execute within defined systems. Boone emphasizes skill refinement, court vision, and positional versatility, qualities that translate whether you pursue professional opportunities or graduate with a degree backed by genuine athletic experience. Fort Smith's location in Arkansas positions you within a recruiting region that respects fundamental basketball. The program doesn't chase highlight-reel moments; it builds players who understand spacing, ball movement, and defensive principles. That methodical approach means you'll graduate with a deeper grasp of the game's strategic layers, not just athletic ability. 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
$9,653/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
4,091
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $9,653 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,617 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,909 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,023 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,713 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,561 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,091
- Average net price
- $9,653 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,888 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,208 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Emporia State University
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Location Emporia, KS | Enrollment 2,239 | Avg. net price $14,364 |
Fort Hays State University
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Location Hays, KS | Enrollment 9,733 | Avg. net price $16,333 |
Missouri Southern State University
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Location Joplin, MO | Enrollment 3,019 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
Missouri Western State University
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Location St. Joseph, MO | Enrollment 2,219 | Avg. net price $16,379 |
Newman University
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Location Wichita, KS | Enrollment 851 | Avg. net price $17,430 |
Northeastern State University
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Location Tahlequah, OK | Enrollment 4,772 | Avg. net price $12,424 |
Northwest Missouri State University
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Location Maryville, MO | Enrollment 4,378 | Avg. net price $16,120 |
Pittsburg State University
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Location Pittsburg, KS | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $14,291 |
Rogers State University
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Location Claremore, OK | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $18,042 |
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith
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Location Fort Smith, AR | Enrollment 4,091 | Avg. net price $9,653 |
University of Central Missouri
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Location Warrensburg, MO | Enrollment 5,648 | Avg. net price $15,554 |
University of Central Oklahoma
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 10,170 | Avg. net price $18,348 |
University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Location Kearney, NE | Enrollment 4,088 | Avg. net price $17,891 |
Washburn University
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Location Topeka, KS | Enrollment 4,562 | Avg. net price $11,023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Arkansas, Fort Smith D2?
Yes, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith is an NCAA Division II program in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Arkansas, Fort Smith men's basketball.
What conference is University of Arkansas, Fort Smith in?
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith competes in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Arkansas, Fort Smith?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,653 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 Arkansas, Fort Smith?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,091 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Arkansas, Fort Smith?
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.
University of Arkansas, Fort Smith Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when University of Arkansas, Fort Smith's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.