Head Coach
Zach Grant
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Grant | Head Coach | zgrant@umo.edu |
| Dylan Gottuso | Assistant Coach | dcg7360@umo.edu |
About University of Mount Olive Basketball
Every winter evening at Mount Olive, something deliberate happens in Strickland Gym. Coach Dory Hines builds players who understand that basketball is as much about discipline as it is about skill. This program doesn't chase noise, it constructs foundations. In the Conference Carolinas, where competition runs deep and margins narrow fast, that philosophy separates contenders from everyone else. Mount Olive basketball carries a legacy rooted in North Carolina's basketball culture. The Trojans compete with a grinding mentality that reflects both the region's work ethic and Hines's commitment to player development. You won't find shortcuts here. Instead, you'll find a coach who values consistency, basketball intelligence, and the kind of resilience that transfers beyond the court. This is a place where playing time gets earned through preparation, where your role means something because it's been earned, and where NCAA Division II competition demands the kind of focus that builds pro-level habits. The program attracts players willing to invest in themselves, those who see a year or four at Mount Olive as the beginning of something intentional. If you're ready to step into a program that respects the game and demands respect in return, Mount Olive offers that environment. 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
$18,927/yr
Grad rate
42%
Enrollment
1,796
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $18,927 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $20,347 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,310 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $23,299 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $15,164 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,914 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,796
- Average net price
- $18,927 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $29,100 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $29,100 / year
- Graduation rate
- 42%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Conference Carolinas Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Barton College
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Location Wilson, NC | Enrollment 982 | Avg. net price $24,367 |
Belmont Abbey College
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Location Belmont, NC | Enrollment 1,276 | Avg. net price $25,416 |
Chowan University
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Location Murfreesboro, NC | Enrollment 603 | Avg. net price $19,783 |
Converse University
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Location Spartanburg, SC | Enrollment 1,173 | Avg. net price $23,526 |
Emmanuel College
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Location Franklin Springs, GA | Enrollment 775 | Avg. net price $12,898 |
Erskine College
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Location Due West, SC | Enrollment 766 | Avg. net price $19,826 |
Francis Marion University
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Location Florence, SC | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $10,890 |
King University
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Location Bristol, TN | Enrollment 908 | Avg. net price $22,416 |
Lees-McRae College
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Location Banner Elk, NC | Enrollment 873 | Avg. net price $28,253 |
North Greenville University
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Location Tigerville, SC | Enrollment 1,819 | Avg. net price $22,235 |
Shorter University
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Location Rome, GA | Enrollment 1,028 | Avg. net price $18,008 |
Southern Wesleyan University
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Location Central, SC | Enrollment 747 | Avg. net price $16,041 |
University of Mount Olive
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Location Mount Olive, NC | Enrollment 1,796 | Avg. net price $18,927 |
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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Location Pembroke, NC | Enrollment 5,330 | Avg. net price $10,522 |
Young Harris College
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Location Young Harris, GA | Enrollment 755 | Avg. net price $12,549 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Mount Olive D2?
Yes, University of Mount Olive is an NCAA Division II program in the Conference Carolinas. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Mount Olive men's basketball.
What conference is University of Mount Olive in?
University of Mount Olive competes in the Conference Carolinas for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Mount Olive?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,927 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 Mount Olive?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,796 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Mount Olive?
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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to University of Mount Olive
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at D2 evaluations already prepared for what programs like University of Mount Olive require.
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.