Head Coach
Gerald Watkins
gerald.watkins@arkansasbaptist.edu
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Gerald Watkins | Head Coach | gerald.watkins@arkansasbaptist.edu |
About Arkansas Baptist College Basketball
Arkansas Baptist College develops guards and versatile players who thrive in a pace-oriented system. Competing in the Continental Athletic Conference, the program values ball movement, three-point shooting, and defensive pressure, hallmarks of modern NAIA basketball. Head coach [the head coach] builds rosters around players who embrace spacing and can execute in transition, which means guards with court vision and forwards who can play multiple positions get meaningful minutes. The program attracts students seeking serious basketball development in a small-college environment. Players here log significant playing time and face consistent mid-level NAIA competition that prepares them for post-college basketball or professional pathways. The Continental Athletic Conference provides exposure through regular conference play and tournament opportunities. Fit matters at this level. Arkansas Baptist looks for coachable players who embrace a structured approach and understand that NAIA basketball rewards consistency and fundamentals. The program manages roster construction carefully, so each recruit should expect to compete for minutes immediately. Academic standards are manageable but enforced, and the Little Rock location offers proximity to major metro areas without the isolation of rural campuses. If you've developed your skills at the high school or post-grad level and want significant playing time in an organized system, Arkansas Baptist merits evaluation. 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
$12,951/yr
Grad rate
7%
Enrollment
342
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,951 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,133 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $12,407 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,112 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,055 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 342
- Average net price
- $12,951 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,760 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,760 / year
- Graduation rate
- 7%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Continental Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Alice Lloyd College
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Location Pippa Passes, KY | Enrollment 558 | Avg. net price $18,367 |
Arkansas Baptist College
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Location Little Rock, AR | Enrollment 342 | Avg. net price $12,951 |
Fisher College
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Location Boston, MA | Enrollment 1,167 | Avg. net price $22,042 |
Florida College
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Location Temple Terrace, FL | Enrollment 588 | Avg. net price $25,840 |
Florida National University
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Location Miami, FL | Enrollment 2,449 | Avg. net price $22,575 |
Haskell Indian Nations University
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Location Lawrence, KS | Enrollment 978 | Avg. net price $8,507 |
Hesston College
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Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 372 | Avg. net price $17,352 |
McPherson College
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Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 872 | Avg. net price $28,431 |
Morris College
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Location Sumter, SC | Enrollment 383 | Avg. net price $22,920 |
Washington Adventist University
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Location Takoma Park, MD | Enrollment 452 | Avg. net price $23,303 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arkansas Baptist College NAIA?
Yes, Arkansas Baptist College is an NAIA program in the Continental Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Arkansas Baptist College men's basketball.
What conference is Arkansas Baptist College in?
Arkansas Baptist College competes in the Continental Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Arkansas Baptist College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,951 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Arkansas Baptist College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 342 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Arkansas Baptist College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, 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 NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Arkansas Baptist College
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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.