Head Coach
Jay Butler
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jay Butler | Head Men's Basketball Coach | butlerll@wssu.edu |
| Tony Jones | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | jonesja@wssu.edu |
| Maddy McGrath | Assistant Athletic Trainer | mcgrathmm@wssu.edu |
About Winston-Salem State University Basketball
Winston-Salem State runs a deliberate, defensive-first system under Cleo Hill, Jr. in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The program emphasizes ball movement, transition defense, and perimeter shooting, characteristics that define competitive CIAA basketball. Hill prioritizes guards who can handle pace and forwards with versatility on both ends. This is a program that builds roster depth through consistent recruiting. You'll see consistent rotation players who understand spacing and can execute in a half-court setting. The typical WSSU recruit has reliable range, solid decision-making, and the ability to defend multiple positions. Guard play is the foundation; the staff values ball handlers who limit turnovers and can initiate offense from the perimeter. Winston- Salem State competes in a conference where tournaments determine NCAA Tournament access. Programs here develop players through regular-season grind and conference play that demands execution. The environment rewards consistency, players who show up night-to-night and understand their role within the system tend to get minutes. Campus life balances academics with athletics; this is a Division II program where classroom performance matters alongside on-court development. Winston-Salem offers the infrastructure for serious college basketball, coaching continuity, strength and conditioning support, and regular playing opportunities for contributors. Evaluate WSSU if you want a program that values fundamentals, defensive accountability, and team-oriented play. This is competitive mid- major basketball with clear development pathways. 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
$12,817/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
4,170
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,817 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,447 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,498 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,967 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,765 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,669 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,170
- Average net price
- $12,817 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,098 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $16,754 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Winston-Salem State University D2?
Yes, Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem State University men's basketball.
What conference is Winston-Salem State University in?
Winston-Salem State University competes in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Winston-Salem State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,817 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 Winston-Salem State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,170 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Winston-Salem 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.
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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.