Head Coach
James Long
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| James Long | Head Coach | jameslong@ucwv.edu |
| Payton Sturm | Assistant Coach | paytonsturm@ucwv.edu |
| Cal Davis | Assistant Coach | caldavis@ucwv.edu |
| Cameron Marks | Volunteer Assistant Coach | cameronmarks@ucwv.edu |
About University of Charleston Basketball
Dwaine Osborne expects elite-level commitment from day one. Charleston doesn't coddle, it develops. You'll compete in the Mountain East Conference against programs that play with pace and purpose. Physical defense. Transition basketball. Ball movement. This is what separates the starters from the bench players. The Cougars build rosters around guys who embrace the grind. Osborne puts together teams that are competitive night after night. He values toughness, basketball IQ, and the willingness to do the dirty work. If you want minutes, you show up ready to earn them. Charleston gives you a legitimate path to professional basketball. The Mountain East is a proving ground, scouts watch this conference. You'll face quality opponents every game. Your tape will be real. Your competition will be tested. But here's the reality: programs move fast during recruiting. Spots fill quickly. The coaches who are serious about you want to see progress, not potential. They want to see a player who's already preparing like they've been recruited, not waiting until they get offered. You either position yourself now or you wait and wonder what could've been. Charleston's coaching staff recognizes players who take ownership of their development. They build with guys who understand the urgency. 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
$23,793/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
2,259
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,793 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,987 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,846 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $19,057 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,844 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,868 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,259
- Average net price
- $23,793 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $33,990 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $33,990 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mountain East Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Alderson Broaddus University
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Location , WV | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Concord University
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Location Athens, WV | Enrollment 1,504 | Avg. net price $9,484 |
Davis & Elkins College
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Location Elkins, WV | Enrollment 661 | Avg. net price $18,810 |
Fairmont State University
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Location Fairmont, WV | Enrollment 2,590 | Avg. net price $10,060 |
Frostburg State University
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Location Frostburg, MD | Enrollment 2,909 | Avg. net price $16,768 |
Glenville State University
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Location Glenville, WV | Enrollment 1,096 | Avg. net price $10,748 |
Notre Dame College
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Location , OH | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
University of Charleston
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Location Charleston, WV | Enrollment 2,259 | Avg. net price $23,793 |
West Liberty University
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Location West Liberty, WV | Enrollment 1,511 | Avg. net price $8,988 |
West Virginia State University
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Location Institute, WV | Enrollment 1,321 | Avg. net price $13,624 |
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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Location Buckhannon, WV | Enrollment 954 | Avg. net price $17,980 |
Wheeling University
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Location Wheeling, WV | Enrollment 589 | Avg. net price $11,350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Charleston D2?
Yes, University of Charleston is an NCAA Division II program in the Mountain East Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Charleston men's basketball.
What conference is University of Charleston in?
University of Charleston competes in the Mountain East Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Charleston?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,793 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Charleston?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,259 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Charleston?
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 Charleston. 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.