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About Colby College Basketball
Walk into Waterville and you'll find a program built on the principle that basketball doesn't exist in a vacuum—it's woven into the fabric of what Colby College stands for. Head coach Damien Strahorn has cultivated a culture where competing in the New England Small College Athletic Conference means something deeper than wins and losses. Players here understand they're part of a lineage of athletes who've balanced rigorous academics with the discipline required to excel on the court. The Mules play with a style that reflects their environment: resilient, thoughtful, and fundamentally sound. Strahorn emphasizes player development that extends beyond statistics—his program values how you grow as a student-athlete and how you contribute to something larger than yourself. Colby's location in Maine creates a close-knit basketball community where every possession matters and every practice builds toward meaningful competition. This is a place where academic excellence and athletic commitment aren't competing priorities—they're inseparable. Recruits who thrive here are those seeking a program that treats them as whole people, not just scoring options. If you're drawn to a college basketball experience rooted in New England tradition and coached by someone invested in your trajectory both on and off the court, Colby offers that foundation. 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/.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
Getting Ready for College Basketball
FCP's post-graduate basketball program prepares student-athletes for the next level with competitive scheduling, academic support, and exposure to college coaches.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Colby College.
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Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026