Head Coach
Adam Wardenburg
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Southern Virginia University Basketball
Southern Virginia University offers Division III basketball within the USA South Athletic Conference, a league where consistent competition prepares players for meaningful college careers. Head coach Adam Wardenburg leads a program that prioritizes player development and academic rigor, recognizing that your four years should produce both a degree and tangible basketball growth. The practical reality: Division III requires genuine skill development because playing time is earned, not given. At Southern Virginia, you'll compete in a structured environment where film work and conditioning directly impact your role. The USA South is competitive enough that performance here translates to respect from other programs, whether you're aiming to stay through graduation or positioning yourself for future opportunities. Buena Vista offers the advantage of a small-town setting focused on academics and athletics without the distraction overhead of larger institutions. You'll have direct access to coaching staff, meaningful practice competition, and the kind of personal attention that accelerates development. Wardenburg's approach emphasizes fundamentals and basketball IQ, skills that compound over your college career. The degree from Southern Virginia holds value in the job market, especially when paired with the networking and professional skills development that comes from serious athletics. Whether basketball remains central to your life after college or becomes part of your broader story, you're building something tangible here. This is where pragmatic players belong. 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
$23,913/yr
Grad rate
40%
Enrollment
936
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,913 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,583 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $20,776 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,337 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,910 / year
- $110,001+
- $28,801 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 936
- Average net price
- $23,913 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $21,380 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,380 / year
- Graduation rate
- 40%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
USA South Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Brevard College
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Location Brevard, NC | Enrollment 815 | Avg. net price $25,617 |
Greensboro College
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Location Greensboro, NC | Enrollment 708 | Avg. net price $18,187 |
Mary Baldwin University
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Location Staunton, VA | Enrollment 1,090 | Avg. net price $15,810 |
Methodist University
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Location Fayetteville, NC | Enrollment 1,448 | Avg. net price $25,760 |
North Carolina Wesleyan College
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Location Rocky Mount, NC | Enrollment 1,214 | Avg. net price $20,318 |
Pfeiffer University
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Location Misenheimer, NC | Enrollment 655 | Avg. net price $22,696 |
Southern Virginia University
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Location Buena Vista, VA | Enrollment 936 | Avg. net price $23,913 |
William Peace University
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 666 | Avg. net price $23,002 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Virginia University D3?
Yes, Southern Virginia University is an NCAA Division III program in the USA South Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southern Virginia University men's basketball.
What conference is Southern Virginia University in?
Southern Virginia University competes in the USA South Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southern Virginia University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,913 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Southern Virginia University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 936 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southern Virginia 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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Southern Virginia University
Our coaches have placed players at D3 programs across the country. They know what Southern Virginia University's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
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.