Head Coach
Nadir Dalleh
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Howard Payne University Basketball
You need to be ready. Howard Payne doesn't recruit projects, it recruits competitors who show up prepared to compete at the Division III level. Head coach Nadir Dalleh builds rosters with players who understand that preparation starts before you step on campus. The American Southwest Conference demands consistency, basketball IQ, and relentless effort. Brownwood is where players sharpen their craft and prove they belong. This program expects discipline. You'll develop under a coach who values fundamentals and accountability. There's no coast here, every possession matters in ASC play. Howard Payne athletes understand that playing time isn't given; it's earned through work in practice and games that test you against quality opponents. The roster is built for depth and competition, which means you'll be pushed daily. The Brownwood community supports this program. Your development happens in an environment where basketball matters, where fans show up, where you're part of something that cares about winning. If you're serious about playing Division III basketball, if you're ready to compete now and not later, Howard Payne is ready to evaluate you. You have to bring the urgency first. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$26,563/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
713
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,563 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,907 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $27,020 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,674 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $29,685 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,051 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 713
- Average net price
- $26,563 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $36,560 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $36,560 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
American Southwest Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
East Texas Baptist University
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 1,352 | Avg. net price $23,414 |
Hardin-Simmons University
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Location Abilene, TX | Enrollment 1,283 | Avg. net price $19,731 |
Howard Payne University
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Location Brownwood, TX | Enrollment 713 | Avg. net price $26,563 |
Sul Ross State University
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Location , TX | Enrollment 1,396 | Avg. net price $16,255 |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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Location Belton, TX | Enrollment 2,759 | Avg. net price $29,143 |
University of Texas at Dallas
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Location Collin, TX | Enrollment 21,751 | Avg. net price $15,271 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Howard Payne University D3?
Yes, Howard Payne University is an NCAA Division III program in the American Southwest Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Howard Payne University men's basketball.
What conference is Howard Payne University in?
Howard Payne University competes in the American Southwest Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Howard Payne University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,563 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Howard Payne University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 713 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Howard Payne 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.
Your Eligibility for Howard Payne University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before D3 coaches ask the question, so when Howard Payne University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.