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About Hastings College Basketball
Hastings College offers a practical path forward: a degree from a regionally respected institution paired with real playing time in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Head coach Todd Raridon builds programs where development matters as much as wins, giving players the chance to improve their game while earning credits that hold value beyond basketball. At the NAIA level, you're looking at genuine opportunity. The Broncos don't redshirt players into oblivion or bench talented freshmen waiting for roster turnover. If you're ready to contribute, the minutes are there. That translates to film for the transfer portal if you decide to move up, or a completed degree if your path leads elsewhere. Hastings takes both scenarios seriously. The Great Plains Athletic Conference is competitive but not saturated with blue-chip recruits. You'll play against solid teams, develop against good competition, and build a resume that opens doors—whether that's D-I transfers, professional opportunities, or career stability after graduation. Hastings handles the academic side too; you're not managing a recruiting circus while trying to stay eligible. This isn't a flash program. It's a college basketball option where your development, playing time, and degree are the real deliverables. If you're evaluating programs based on what you'll actually gain, Hastings deserves a serious look. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone—it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
Preparing for NAIA Basketball at Hastings College
NAIA programs recruit players who show consistent improvement and competitive readiness. FCP's post-graduate year bridges the gap between high school and college-level play, giving athletes the film and academic standing NAIA coaches require.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Hastings College.
Targeting Hastings College?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Hastings College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026