Head Coach
Chris Graves
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Birmingham-Southern College Basketball
Chris Graves builds a program where Division III basketball means something concrete: consistent playing time, meaningful development, and a real shot at winning the Southern Athletic Association. Birmingham-Southern competes at a level that rewards fundamentals, basketball IQ, and work ethic over athleticism alone. This isn't a pipeline to the NBA, and the program doesn't pretend it is. What you get here is honest player development. Graves expects his roster to improve measurably during their time on campus, better shooters, smarter decision-makers, tougher defenders. The Panthers play a brand of basketball that emphasizes ball movement and defensive pressure, which means guards who can handle the pace and wings who can move without the ball get minutes. Front- court players who can space the floor or protect the rim fit the system. The academic piece matters just as much. Birmingham-Southern students actually graduate, and the college invests in that balance. You'll find players who came to campus as role players earning legitimate opportunities and competing for starting spots by their junior and senior years. If you're a prospect who understands your level and wants to play meaningful minutes while getting a solid education in a supportive basketball environment, this program delivers exactly that. No false promises. No inflated expectations. --- The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Southern Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Berry College
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Location Mount Berry, GA | Enrollment 2,245 | Avg. net price $21,964 |
Birmingham-Southern College
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Location Birmingham, AL | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Centre College
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Location Danville, KY | Enrollment 1,400 | Avg. net price $19,980 |
Millsaps College
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Location Jackson, MS | Enrollment 549 | Avg. net price $25,728 |
Oglethorpe University
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Location Atlanta, GA | Enrollment 1,352 | Avg. net price $20,156 |
Rhodes College
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 1,836 | Avg. net price $28,776 |
Southwestern University
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Location Georgetown, TX | Enrollment 1,440 | Avg. net price $29,435 |
Trinity University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 2,505 | Avg. net price $22,962 |
University of the South
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Location Sewanee, TN | Enrollment 1,607 | Avg. net price $31,931 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birmingham-Southern College D3?
Yes, Birmingham-Southern College is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Birmingham-Southern College men's basketball.
What conference is Birmingham-Southern College in?
Birmingham-Southern College competes in the Southern Athletic Association for D3 men's basketball.
How do I get recruited to Birmingham-Southern College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, 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 D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Targeting Birmingham-Southern College?
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