Head Coach
Mark Vanderslice
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Vanderslice | Head Men's Basketball Coach | markv@usca.edu |
| T.J. Knight | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | tj.knight@usca.edu |
| Isaiah Campbell | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | isaiah.campbell@usca.edu |
About University of South Carolina Aiken Basketball
Every season, the Pacers take the court in Aiken carrying something deeper than just conference pride. Coach Mark Vanderslice has built a program where players understand they're part of a community, one that values consistency, development, and the kind of basketball that reflects discipline. The Peach Belt Conference demands respect, and USCA earns it through teams that play connected defense and execution-focused offense, the hallmarks of a program built on fundamentals rather than flash. Aiken itself shapes who these players become. A town steeped in history and character, it mirrors what happens inside the program: meaningful growth happens when you commit to the process. Vanderslice recruits players who arrive ready to work within a system, who understand that Division II basketball at this level rewards the prepared mind as much as the athletic body. The Pacers have developed a reputation for getting the most from their roster, not through gimmicks, but through smart coaching and player investment. If you're the kind of prospect who wants to play meaningful minutes at a program that takes your development seriously, where your coach knows your game inside and out, USCA offers that pathway. This is basketball rooted in craft and culture, in a place where your contributions matter immediately. 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
$14,565/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
2,962
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,565 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,555 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,132 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $13,071 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,923 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,068 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,962
- Average net price
- $14,565 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,760 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,218 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Peach Belt Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augusta University
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Location Augusta, GA | Enrollment 5,613 | Avg. net price $12,017 |
Clayton State University
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Location Morrow, GA | Enrollment 4,348 | Avg. net price $8,868 |
Columbus State University
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Location Columbus, GA | Enrollment 5,625 | Avg. net price $15,711 |
Flagler College
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Location St. Augustine, FL | Enrollment 2,391 | Avg. net price $31,717 |
Georgia College
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Location Milledgeville, GA | Enrollment 5,947 | Avg. net price $20,803 |
Georgia Southwestern State University
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Location Americus, GA | Enrollment 2,424 | Avg. net price $10,170 |
Lander University
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Location Greenwood, SC | Enrollment 3,397 | Avg. net price $16,659 |
University of North Georgia
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Location Dahlonega, GA | Enrollment 16,146 | Avg. net price $14,185 |
University of South Carolina Aiken
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Location Aiken, SC | Enrollment 2,962 | Avg. net price $14,565 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Location Bluffton, SC | Enrollment 2,052 | Avg. net price $20,646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of South Carolina Aiken D2?
Yes, University of South Carolina Aiken is an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of South Carolina Aiken men's basketball.
What conference is University of South Carolina Aiken in?
University of South Carolina Aiken competes in the Peach Belt Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of South Carolina Aiken?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,565 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 South Carolina Aiken?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,962 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of South Carolina Aiken?
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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.