Head Coach
Grant Burns
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-16 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Burns | Head Coach | gburns@fhu.edu |
| Ryley McClaran | Assistant Coach | rmcclaran@fhu.edu |
| Lane Moss | Assistant Athletic Trainer | lmoss@fhu.edu |
About Freed-Hardeman University Basketball
Freed-Hardeman plays NAIA basketball in the Mid-South Conference, which means you're competing against programs with real talent but without the recruiting machine of a Division I school. That's honest, and it also means something important: playing time is attainable for the right player. Head coach Drew Stutts builds rosters around consistency and effort. His teams develop players who understand that NAIA basketball rewards fundamentals, basketball IQ, and reliability more than athleticism alone. If you're someone who can shoot, defend, move the ball, and show up for your teammates night after night, this is a place that will put you on the court. Henderson sits in a quiet corner of Tennessee, which means the distractions are minimal. The academic mission is genuinely part of the culture here, not lip service. You'll go to class with your teammates, and the coaching staff treats your degree like it matters because it does. This program offers a realistic pathway: legitimate playing time, meaningful development under a coach who's invested in your growth, and a degree from a school with academic credibility. You won't get a scholarship offer here because of ESPN hype. You'll get one because you fit what Stutts is building. 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
$22,036/yr
Grad rate
73%
Enrollment
1,212
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,036 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,674 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $19,995 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $21,328 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $23,082 / year
- $110,001+
- $24,388 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,212
- Average net price
- $22,036 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,260 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,260 / year
- Graduation rate
- 73%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-South Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethel University
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Location McKenzie, TN | Enrollment 1,547 | Avg. net price $13,267 |
Campbellsville University
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Location Campbellsville, KY | Enrollment 2,840 | Avg. net price $17,734 |
Cumberland University
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Location Lebanon, TN | Enrollment 2,104 | Avg. net price $15,965 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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Location Henderson, TN | Enrollment 1,212 | Avg. net price $22,036 |
Georgetown College
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Location Georgetown, KY | Enrollment 1,097 | Avg. net price $13,270 |
Lindsey Wilson College
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Location Columbia, KY | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $14,300 |
Shawnee State University
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Location , OH | Enrollment 2,247 | Avg. net price $17,766 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freed-Hardeman University NAIA?
Yes, Freed-Hardeman University is an NAIA program in the Mid-South Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Freed-Hardeman University men's basketball.
What conference is Freed-Hardeman University in?
Freed-Hardeman University competes in the Mid-South Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Freed-Hardeman University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,036 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Freed-Hardeman University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,212 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Freed-Hardeman 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Freed-Hardeman University
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 Freed-Hardeman University 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.