Head Coach
Tom Brown
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Brown | Head Coach | tbrown@wtamu.edu |
| Chris Gove | Associate Head Coach | cgove@wtamu.edu |
| Zach Toussaint | Assistant Coach | ztoussaint@wtamu.edu |
| Luke Kasper | Director of Sports Medicine | lkasper@wtamu.edu |
| Brandon Miller | Athletic Performance Coach | bmiller@wtamu.edu |
About West Texas A&M University Basketball
The Lone Star Conference is built differently than most Division II leagues, fewer scholarships, tighter budgets, but coaches who understand how to develop players with high basketball IQ. West Texas A&M operates within those constraints by prioritizing ball movement, defensive intensity, and players who can execute a system rather than rely on individual athleticism alone. Head coach Tom Brown has built a program that rewards guards who can run offense and forwards who understand spacing; his teams typically play a controlled, possession-focused style that demands floor awareness from every starter. Canyon's isolation works as both advantage and filter. You're not in a major city, which means fewer distractions and a tight-knit program culture where basketball is central. The community supports the team, and the campus is built around student-athlete development. Brown's coaching staff emphasizes skill development in the offseason and film study year-round. He recruits players who want to improve incrementally rather than those expecting immediate playing time. The Lone Star Conference has produced solid mid-major transfers and professional opportunities for players who commit to the system. WTAMU competes against programs with similar resources, so playing time is earned through consistency and coachability. This is a program for guards who can shoot, post players with footwork, and defensive-minded athletes willing to embrace a team-first approach. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$17,909/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
6,917
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,909 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,503 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,009 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,620 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,867 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,221 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 6,917
- Average net price
- $17,909 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,664 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,829 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Lone Star Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelo State University
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Location San Angelo, TX | Enrollment 5,643 | Avg. net price $13,394 |
Cameron University
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Location Lawton, OK | Enrollment 2,492 | Avg. net price $7,472 |
Dallas Baptist University
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,403 | Avg. net price $25,954 |
Eastern New Mexico University
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Location Portales, NM | Enrollment 3,357 | Avg. net price $5,238 |
Lubbock Christian University
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Location Lubbock, TX | Enrollment 1,252 | Avg. net price $26,595 |
Midwestern State University
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Location Wichita Falls, TX | Enrollment 4,087 | Avg. net price $11,793 |
Oklahoma Christian University
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Location Edmond, OK | Enrollment 1,885 | Avg. net price $23,169 |
St. Edward's University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 2,493 | Avg. net price $26,034 |
St. Mary's University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,951 | Avg. net price $17,775 |
Texas A&M International University
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Location Laredo, TX | Enrollment 6,667 | Avg. net price $336 |
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
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Location Kingsville, TX | Enrollment 4,748 | Avg. net price $13,212 |
The University of Texas at Tyler
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 7,440 | Avg. net price $13,476 |
University of Texas Permian Basin
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Location Odessa, TX | Enrollment 3,911 | Avg. net price $5,070 |
West Texas A&M University
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Location Canyon, TX | Enrollment 6,917 | Avg. net price $17,909 |
Western New Mexico University
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Location Silver City, NM | Enrollment 2,026 | Avg. net price $6,328 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Texas A&M University D2?
Yes, West Texas A&M University is an NCAA Division II program in the Lone Star Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for West Texas A&M University men's basketball.
What conference is West Texas A&M University in?
West Texas A&M University competes in the Lone Star Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at West Texas A&M University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,909 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 West Texas A&M University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 6,917 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to West Texas A&M 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to West Texas A&M University
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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.