Head Coach
Alex Ireland
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Ireland | Head Coach | aireland@daltonstate.edu |
| Charles McConkey | Manager | crmcconkey@daltonstate.edu |
| Megan Kennedy | Assistant Athletic Trainer | mkennedy@daltonstate.edu |
About Dalton State College Basketball
Dalton State competes at the NAIA level in the Southern States Athletic Conference, which means playing time is more accessible than at Division I programs, if you're genuinely ready to contribute. Head coach Alex Ireland builds a roster expecting players to step in and make an impact, not sit and develop for years. This is a program that values effort and reliability over athletic ceiling alone. You'll get meaningful minutes, consistent coaching, and the chance to develop your game in a conference with legitimate competition. The academics at Dalton State are solid, and the location in Dalton, Georgia puts you near decent-sized markets without the chaos of a major city. What you won't find here is NBA-level facilities or recruiting hype. What you will find is a coach who tells you straight about your role, playing time expectations, and what improvement looks like. Players who thrive at Dalton State understand they're at a smaller NAIA school, and they're okay with it because they want real minutes and real development. The Southern States Athletic Conference is competitive enough to matter on a resume. If you're a solid high school player looking for a realistic path to consistent playing time and a degree, Dalton State offers exactly that without false promises. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$2,353/yr
Grad rate
29%
Enrollment
4,553
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $2,353 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,524 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,143 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,114 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $4,961 / year
- $110,001+
- $8,746 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,553
- Average net price
- $2,353 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,376 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,888 / year
- Graduation rate
- 29%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern States Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Dalton State College
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Location Dalton, GA | Enrollment 4,553 | Avg. net price $2,353 |
Faulkner University
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Location Montgomery, AL | Enrollment 1,549 | Avg. net price $23,416 |
Life University
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Location Marietta, GA | Enrollment 893 | Avg. net price $29,594 |
Loyola University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,812 | Avg. net price $21,888 |
Philander Smith College
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Location , AR | Enrollment 751 | Avg. net price $22,153 |
Point University
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Location West Point, GA | Enrollment 1,996 | Avg. net price $24,955 |
The University of Tennessee Southern
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Location Pulaski, TN | Enrollment 864 | Avg. net price $6,690 |
Thomas University
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Location Thomasville, GA | Enrollment 998 | Avg. net price $16,111 |
University of Mobile
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Location Prichard, AL | Enrollment 1,307 | Avg. net price $23,931 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dalton State College NAIA?
Yes, Dalton State College is an NAIA program in the Southern States Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dalton State College men's basketball.
What conference is Dalton State College in?
Dalton State College competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dalton State College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,353 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dalton State College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,553 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dalton State 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Dalton State College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at NAIA evaluations already prepared for what programs like Dalton State College require.
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.