Head Coach
Jamon Copeland
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jamon Copeland | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jamon.copeland@avemaria.edu |
| Paul Matthews | Assistant Coach | bernard.matthews@avemaria.edu |
| Frank O'Brien | Assistant Coach | frank.obrien@avemaria.edu |
About Ave Maria University Basketball
You know the feeling: you've got the heart and the skills, but you're still grinding to prove you belong at the next level. That's where Ave Maria comes in. Head coach Jamon Copeland builds a program centered on player development and honest feedback. He's not interested in shortcuts, he wants to see you grow as a person and a competitor. Playing in the Sun Conference at the NAIA level means real competition against teams that challenge you night in and night out. You'll get significant minutes, genuine coaching attention, and the chance to impact games immediately. This isn't a program that redshirts talent or hides potential on the bench. Copeland values effort, coachability, and basketball IQ, and he'll push you to sharpen all three. Ave Maria sits in Southwest Florida, a place where you can focus on your game without the distractions of a massive campus. The community is tight-knit, and the athletic program takes your development seriously, both on the court and in the classroom. You'll play meaningful basketball against conference opponents who'll prepare you for whatever comes next. If you're ready to put in the work and play for a coach who believes in building winners the right way, this is worth exploring. 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
$25,893/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
1,298
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,893 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,645 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,702 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $20,916 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,600 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,662 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,298
- Average net price
- $25,893 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $31,712 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $31,712 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Sun Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Ave Maria University
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Location Ave Maria, FL | Enrollment 1,298 | Avg. net price $25,893 |
College of Coastal Georgia
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Location Brunswick, GA | Enrollment 2,979 | Avg. net price $14,394 |
Florida Memorial University
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Location Miami Gardens, FL | Enrollment 1,183 | Avg. net price $24,377 |
Keiser University
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Location West Palm Beach, FL | Enrollment 17,678 | Avg. net price $32,640 |
Southeastern University
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Location Lakeland, FL | Enrollment 4,813 | Avg. net price $34,297 |
St. Thomas University
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Location Miami Gardens, FL | Enrollment 2,214 | Avg. net price $26,153 |
Warner University
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Location Lake Wales, FL | Enrollment 756 | Avg. net price $19,778 |
Webber International University
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Location Babson Park, FL | Enrollment 813 | Avg. net price $34,035 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ave Maria University NAIA?
Yes, Ave Maria University is an NAIA program in the Sun Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ave Maria University men's basketball.
What conference is Ave Maria University in?
Ave Maria University competes in the Sun Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ave Maria University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,893 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Ave Maria University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,298 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ave Maria University?
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.
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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.