Head Coach
John A. Smith
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Smith | Head Coach | mensbasketball@htu.edu |
| John Hines | Assistant Coach | jhines@htu.edu |
About Huston-Tillotson University Basketball
You bring intensity or you don't. Huston-Tillotson demands players who understand the difference between showing up and showing out. Head coach Thomas Henderson builds programs around toughness, mental and physical. He recruits competitors, not just athletes. The Ram basketball program competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference where every game matters and every possession counts. You'll face opponents who know how to win. You'll practice against teammates who refuse to lose. This isn't a stepping stone program; it's a finishing school for players serious about their craft. Austin offers a college town built for basketball, crowds that pack the gym, coaches who develop talent relentlessly, and a culture where improvement isn't optional. Henderson's system rewards players who arrive ready to work. Your shooting mechanics matter. Your footwork matters. Your basketball IQ matters more. The program moves fast. Opportunities go to the prepared. Huston- Tillotson builds NBA-track players and professional competitors. You either fit that standard or you don't. The question isn't whether you can play college basketball. It's whether you're willing to dominate at it. 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
$32,089/yr
Grad rate
35%
Enrollment
1,005
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $32,089 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $30,876 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $33,313 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $34,319 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $34,673 / year
- $110,001+
- $37,021 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,005
- Average net price
- $32,089 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $26,709 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $26,709 / year
- Graduation rate
- 35%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
HBCU Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Huston-Tillotson University NAIA?
Yes, Huston-Tillotson University is an NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Huston-Tillotson University men's basketball.
What conference is Huston-Tillotson University in?
Huston-Tillotson University competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Huston-Tillotson University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $32,089 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Huston-Tillotson University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,005 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson 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.