Head Coach
Connor Kuykendall
Program contact: Zac Graham, Assistant Coach
grahamz@southwestern.edu
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About Southwestern University Basketball
Southwestern University offers a practical pathway for student-athletes seeking both rigorous academics and competitive basketball. Head coach Connor Kuykendall builds a program where playing time is earned through development, not promises, and where your degree from a respected liberal arts institution carries real weight in your career trajectory. Competing in the Southern Athletic Association at the NCAA Division III level, Southwestern balances athletic commitment with the flexibility that comes with the division. You'll develop skills against quality competition while maintaining the schedule flexibility that matters for internships, research, and genuine academic engagement. The Georgetown location puts you near Austin's professional networks and internship opportunities, practical advantages that extend beyond the court. Kuykendall's approach emphasizes player development and positioning athletes for life after basketball. You'll understand where you stand in the rotation, what improvement looks like, and how your performance translates to opportunity. For recruits considering the transfer portal or graduate school paths, this clarity matters. The realistic expectation here: you're joining a program that treats basketball as one significant part of your college experience, not the entirety of it. You'll develop as a player and student simultaneously, with coaches who value both outcomes. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$29,435/yr
Grad rate
74%
Enrollment
1,440
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $29,435 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,387 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,786 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $26,367 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,586 / year
- $110,001+
- $36,551 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,440
- Average net price
- $29,435 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $56,944 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $56,944 / year
- Graduation rate
- 74%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 Southwestern University D3?
Yes, Southwestern University is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southwestern University men's basketball.
What conference is Southwestern University in?
Southwestern University competes in the Southern Athletic Association for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southwestern University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $29,435 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Southwestern University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,440 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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 Southwestern 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.