Head Coach
Mike Newell
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Dillard University Basketball
Dillard builds guards who can run pick-and-roll offense and defend multiple positions. Head coach Mike Newell schemes around ball movement and transition pace, requiring players who understand spacing and can operate without excessive isolation. The HBCU Athletic Conference demands self- sufficient scorers, wings and guards who create shots off the dribble and knock down three-pointers at a consistent clip. The program targets floor generals in the backcourt: lead guards who facilitate and finish in rhythm, secondary ball-handlers who thrive in open court. Forwards need versatility, rim protection matters, but so does mobility on perimeter defense. Post players should be capable on short rolls and punishing mismatches inside. Dillard competes in New Orleans, a recruiting territory where the program has established relationships with local high schools and junior colleges. The environment demands maturity; players integrate into a historically Black university with academic standards and community expectations. This isn't a transfer portal quick- flip program, Newell develops guys over multiple years. What works here: coachability, consistent effort on defense, and willingness to play a complementary role before earning expanded minutes. What doesn't: isolation-first mentality, defensive laziness, or players who need immediate high usage. 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
$26,363/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
1,063
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,363 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $26,108 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $24,112 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $25,705 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $26,797 / year
- $110,001+
- $34,063 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,063
- Average net price
- $26,363 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $23,918 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $23,918 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
HBCU Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Dillard University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,063 | Avg. net price $26,363 |
Fisk University
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 1,035 | Avg. net price $37,143 |
Huston-Tillotson University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $32,089 |
Oakwood University
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Location Huntsville, AL | Enrollment 1,153 | Avg. net price $26,827 |
Paul Quinn College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 620 | Avg. net price $14,147 |
Southern University at New Orleans
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,055 | Avg. net price $12,086 |
Stillman College
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 706 | Avg. net price $14,781 |
Talladega College
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Location Talladega, AL | Enrollment 701 | Avg. net price $13,528 |
Texas Wesleyan University
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 1,741 | Avg. net price $16,168 |
Voorhees University
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Location Denmark, SC | Enrollment 440 | Avg. net price $16,674 |
Wilberforce University
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 822 | Avg. net price $16,221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dillard University NAIA?
Yes, Dillard University is an NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dillard University men's basketball.
What conference is Dillard University in?
Dillard University competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dillard University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,363 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dillard University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,063 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dillard 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.