Head Coach
Nick Woodruff
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Woodruff | Head Men's Basketball Coach | nwoodruff@uwa.edu |
| Justin Allison | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | jballison@uwa.edu |
About University of West Alabama Basketball
Every evening during the season, the lights come on at the University of West Alabama, and the gym fills with the kind of energy that comes from a program built on consistency and pride. Head coach Nick Woodruff has cultivated something meaningful here, a Gulf South Conference program where players develop into complete competitors, not just scorers. The Tigers play with a grounded philosophy: defense first, team basketball always, and the kind of toughness that comes from understanding your role within something larger than yourself. West Alabama's basketball culture reflects the university's deep roots in Livingston. This isn't a place chasing viral moments; it's a program where senior leadership matters, where winning close games late in the season reveals the character of the roster, and where players often return as alumni because they built genuine connections. Woodruff's approach emphasizes ball movement, disciplined spacing, and the willingness to play physical basketball on both ends. Guys who come here develop resilience, the kind that transfers to life after college. The Gulf South Conference offers legitimate competition and visibility. If you're a player who thrives when accountability is clear and your effort is valued, if you want to play meaningful basketball in a conference that respects hard work, West Alabama provides that environment. 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
$11,531/yr
Grad rate
35%
Enrollment
2,974
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,531 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,456 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,978 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,059 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,364 / year
- $110,001+
- $6,047 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,974
- Average net price
- $11,531 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,960 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,710 / year
- Graduation rate
- 35%
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 West Alabama D2?
Yes, University of West Alabama is an NCAA Division II program in the Gulf South Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of West Alabama men's basketball.
What conference is University of West Alabama in?
University of West Alabama competes in the Gulf South Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of West Alabama?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,531 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 West Alabama?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,974 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of West Alabama?
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.
The Commitment University of West Alabama Respects
D2 coaches at programs like University of West Alabama extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.