Head Coach
John Krikorian
Program contact: Quentin Acree, Assistant Coach
quentin.acree@cnu.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Quentin Acree | Assistant Coach | quentin.acree@cnu.edu |
| Roland Ross | Assistant Coach | rcross@cnu.edu |
| Henry Adams | Assistant Coach | henry.adams@cnu.edu |
| Madi Smittle Harrelson | Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Success Services | madi.harrelson@cnu.edu |
| Eli Baynes-Marsh | Assistant Athletic Trainer | eli.baynesmarsh@cnu.edu |
About Christopher Newport University Basketball
Christopher Newport University offers Division III basketball within a rigorous academic framework. Located in Newport News, Virginia, the program competes in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference and provides recruits with a practical pathway: meaningful playing time, genuine skill development, and a degree from an institution with solid regional reputation. Head coach John Krikorian builds his program on player development and accountability. Division III basketball at CNU means you'll compete against quality opponents without the recruiting circus of higher divisions, coaches here actually know their players as people, not roster numbers. The university's engineering and business programs carry genuine value in job markets, and the athletic schedule allows meaningful time for academics and internships that matter for post-college employment. Playing time isn't promised, but opportunities are real. The program develops players who understand what it takes to compete at this level while maintaining perspective on life after basketball. You won't be red-shirted indefinitely or buried on a bench watching your eligibility clock run down. Recruits who demonstrate coachability and work ethic find themselves in the rotation and developing tangible skills that translate to playing roles. This is Division III basketball done right: competitive, developmental, and integrated with a degree that holds weight. If you're looking for a program that values your growth as both a player and student, CNU delivers that combination without the hype. 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
$22,310/yr
Grad rate
75%
Enrollment
4,365
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,310 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,139 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,136 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,385 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $20,433 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,741 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,365
- Average net price
- $22,310 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $17,219 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $31,440 / year
- Graduation rate
- 75%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Coast to Coast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Newport University
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Location Newport News, VA | Enrollment 4,365 | Avg. net price $22,310 |
Salisbury University
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Location Salisbury, MD | Enrollment 6,057 | Avg. net price $17,445 |
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Location Santa Cruz, CA | Enrollment 17,940 | Avg. net price $18,549 |
University of Mary Washington
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Location Fredericksburg, VA | Enrollment 3,566 | Avg. net price $23,821 |
Warren Wilson College
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Location Swannanoa, NC | Enrollment 707 | Avg. net price $23,319 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Christopher Newport University D3?
Yes, Christopher Newport University is an NCAA Division III program in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Christopher Newport University men's basketball.
What conference is Christopher Newport University in?
Christopher Newport University competes in the Coast to Coast Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Christopher Newport University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,310 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 Christopher Newport University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,365 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Christopher Newport University?
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.
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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.