Head Coach
Jay Butler
Program contact: Jerome Furtado, Assistant Coach
jdfurtado@vuu.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Furtado | Assistant Coach | jdfurtado@vuu.edu |
| A.J. English | Head Men's Basketball Coach | ajenglish@vuu.edu |
About Virginia Union University Basketball
You're at a point where you're ready to prove yourself at the next level, but you need a program that will invest in your growth, both on the court and in the classroom. Virginia Union offers exactly that kind of environment. Head coach Jay Butler has built a program in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association that values player development and academic progress with equal weight. He understands that college basketball isn't just about winning games; it's about preparing you for life after your playing days. At Virginia Union, you'll compete against solid Division II competition while earning a degree from an institution with real academic substance. Richmond provides the kind of mid-sized city setting where you can focus on your craft without the distractions of a major metropolitan area. The program emphasizes fundamentals, team basketball, and the kind of consistency that carries over into professional opportunities, whether that's continuing to the next level or building a career off the court. Butler's approach is straightforward: he'll challenge you to be better than you were yesterday, and he'll create the structure for you to succeed. You won't be a number here. You'll be a student-athlete with genuine support from coaching staff and institutional resources. If you're serious about playing Division II basketball and want a coach who sees your potential as more than just your scoring average, Virginia Union deserves your consideration. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$29,932/yr
Grad rate
28%
Enrollment
1,203
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $29,932 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $28,736 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $30,676 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $31,233 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $31,874 / year
- $110,001+
- $33,826 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,203
- Average net price
- $29,932 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $19,660 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,660 / year
- Graduation rate
- 28%
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 Union University D2?
Yes, Virginia Union 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 Union University men's basketball.
What conference is Virginia Union University in?
Virginia Union University competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Virginia Union University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $29,932 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Virginia Union University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,203 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Virginia Union 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 Union University Respects
D2 coaches at programs like Virginia Union 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.