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About State University College at Old Westbury Basketball
We demand players who show up ready to compete every single day. Bernard Tomlin builds a program built on discipline, basketball intelligence, and relentless effort. At State University College at Old Westbury, you won't coast on talent. The SUNY Athletic Conference plays tight, physical basketball—games are decided by execution and toughness, not flash. This is Division III basketball. That means you're competing against serious students and serious athletes. Your development matters. Your work ethic matters. Your ability to adapt matters. Tomlin's system rewards players who understand their role and execute it with precision. He develops ball handlers. He develops defenders. He develops players who understand the game's angles and spacing. Playing here means balancing real academics with real basketball demands. The conference schedule is competitive. Non- conference play tests you early. There's no padding your stats here. Every possession counts. Every practice builds something. You need to come in trained. You need to come in ready to earn minutes against players who've prepared the same way you have. Soft work won't survive in this environment. Neither will bad habits or loose decision-making. If you're the kind of player who thrives when standards are high and expectations are clear, Old Westbury is worth serious consideration. 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.
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.
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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 State University College at Old Westbury.
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Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026