Head Coach
Claude Shields
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About William Peace University Basketball
The USA South Athletic Conference rewards programs that can develop shooters and ball handlers over four years, William Peace has made that philosophy central under head coach Claude Shields. The Patriots play in a league where consistency matters more than flash, and depth rotations separate contenders from the rest. Raleigh's location puts you near strong mid-Atlantic recruiting zones and gives you access to solid academic resources within a Division III environment focused on player development rather than one-and-done cycles. Shields builds rosters around versatile guards and forwards who can defend multiple positions. The program values fundamentals: pick-and-roll execution, transition defense, and controlled pace. This isn't a run-and-gun system, it's structured basketball that improves significantly from November through February. The Patriots typically feature balanced scoring and benefit from players who arrive understanding spacing and off-ball movement. William Peace's campus culture emphasizes student-athlete balance. You'll find serious training and film sessions paired with genuine integration into college life. The coaching staff respects players who show initiative in the weight room and film room without constant supervision. If you're a guard or wing who can shoot, move without the ball, and defend positionally, Shields' system will use you. Bigs need to develop range and pick-and-pop capability rather than relying solely on size. The program suits disciplined players who want steady improvement over four years in a competitive but manageable conference. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$23,002/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
666
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,002 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,720 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $18,400 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,589 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,666 / year
- $110,001+
- $31,440 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 666
- Average net price
- $23,002 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $35,180 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $35,180 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
USA South Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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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 William Peace University D3?
Yes, William Peace University is an NCAA Division III program in the USA South Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for William Peace University men's basketball.
What conference is William Peace University in?
William Peace University competes in the USA South Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at William Peace University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,002 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at William Peace University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 666 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to William Peace 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.
William Peace University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D3 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when William Peace University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.