Head Coach
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ricardo Marsh | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | rmarsh@vsu.edu |
About Virginia State University Basketball
Virginia State basketball demands guards who can execute in transition and wings willing to defend multiple positions. Head coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. builds rosters built on pace and pressure, the program thrives on forcing turnovers and running opportunities in the CIAA, a conference where depth and conditioning separate tournament teams from the rest. The Trojans favor a perimeter-oriented attack with ball movement that rewards shooters who relocate and cutters who read spacing. Players who thrive here combine on-ball skills with off-ball awareness. The defensive identity requires versatility; Virginia State typically plays smaller lineups that switch frequently, which means even traditional bigs need lateral mobility and the willingness to guard on the perimeter. What separates contributors from role players at Petersburg is consistency in effort on possession-to-possession defense and the ability to make winning plays without needing high usage. The CIAA is competitive, programs like Lincoln and Howard field veteran rosters, so Blow prioritizes players with high basketball IQ over raw athleticism alone. Guards must manage tempo; wings need to move without the ball. Bigs are often stretched to the three-point line in this system. If your game is built on smart play, switchable defense, and thriving within structure, Virginia State offers a clear path to meaningful minutes in a conference where development translates to NCAA Tournament opportunity. 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
$14,893/yr
Grad rate
37%
Enrollment
5,074
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $14,893 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,335 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,026 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,292 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,045 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,432 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,074
- Average net price
- $14,893 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,418 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,404 / year
- Graduation rate
- 37%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bluefield State University
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Location Bluefield, WV | Enrollment 1,042 | Avg. net price $11,130 |
Bowie State University
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Location Bowie, MD | Enrollment 5,043 | Avg. net price $17,835 |
Claflin University
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Location Orangeburg, SC | Enrollment 1,706 | Avg. net price $16,532 |
Elizabeth City State University
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Location Elizabeth City, NC | Enrollment 1,975 | Avg. net price $8,048 |
Fayetteville State University
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Location Fayetteville, NC | Enrollment 5,762 | Avg. net price $8,500 |
Johnson C. Smith University
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Location Charlotte, NC | Enrollment 1,244 | Avg. net price $21,397 |
Lincoln University
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Location Oxford, PA | Enrollment 1,539 | Avg. net price $13,517 |
Livingstone College
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Location Salisbury, NC | Enrollment 924 | Avg. net price $17,026 |
Saint Augustine's University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 172 | Avg. net price $6,042 |
Shaw University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 875 | Avg. net price $24,242 |
Virginia State University
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Location Petersburg, VA | Enrollment 5,074 | Avg. net price $14,893 |
Virginia Union University
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Location Richmond, VA | Enrollment 1,203 | Avg. net price $29,932 |
Winston-Salem State University
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Location Winston-Salem, NC | Enrollment 4,170 | Avg. net price $12,817 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia State University D2?
Yes, Virginia State University is an NCAA Division II program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Virginia State University men's basketball.
What conference is Virginia State University in?
Virginia State University competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Virginia State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,893 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 Virginia State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,074 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Virginia State University?
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 Virginia State University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Virginia State University 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.