Head Coach
Jimmy Smith
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Trinity University Basketball
Trinity's program demands intelligent, versatile players who thrive in a disciplined system. Head coach Jimmy Smith builds teams around ball movement and defensive intensity, the kind of basketball that values spacing, decision-making, and accountability over individual scoring. In the Southern Athletic Association, Trinity competes against programs with similar philosophies, which means consistency matters more than flash. The program targets players with high basketball IQ who understand positional flexibility. You'll see guards who can facilitate and wings who can defend multiple positions. The roster typically includes strong shooters and players comfortable in pick- and-roll situations. Smith's approach emphasizes controlling pace and forcing opponents into difficult looks, so your willingness to defend assignments matters as much as offensive production. San Antonio offers a competitive recruiting region with D3 alternatives nearby, so Trinity attracts serious students who want rigorous academics alongside basketball. The program doesn't chase highlight plays, it builds depth and rotations. Playing time comes through demonstrated versatility and defensive reliability. Fit assessment: If you're a high-motor player who sees basketball as a chess match, Trinity aligns with that mentality. If you need consistent volume scoring or prefer freelance offense, this may not be your program. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$22,962/yr
Grad rate
82%
Enrollment
2,505
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,962 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,120 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,221 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,336 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,393 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,130 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,505
- Average net price
- $22,962 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $56,496 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $56,496 / year
- Graduation rate
- 82%
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 Trinity University D3?
Yes, Trinity University is an NCAA Division III program in the Southern Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Trinity University men's basketball.
What conference is Trinity University in?
Trinity University competes in the Southern Athletic Association for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Trinity University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,962 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Trinity University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,505 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Trinity 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 Trinity University
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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.