Head Coach
Kyle Blankenship
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Louisiana State University Shreveport Basketball
You have to show up ready. Kyle Blankenship runs Louisiana State University Shreveport like a program that doesn't wait for potential, he develops it. The Pilots compete in the Red River Athletic Conference, and that means every practice counts. Every rep builds toward something. This is a place where your work ethic gets tested immediately. Blankenship demands floor presence, high basketball IQ, and players who understand that development is daily. You won't coast here. The program values guards who can run an offense and forwards who can space the floor. Defense matters. Toughness matters. Consistency matters most. Shreveport offers serious minutes for serious players. You'll play meaningful basketball in NAIA competition where scouts are watching and film actually travels. The Red River Athletic Conference is competitive, and that means your performances build a real resume. You're not just filling a roster spot, you're earning your trajectory. The standard is clear: arrive in game shape. Know your role. Be coachable. Understand that this program builds professionals, not bench players waiting for their chance. If you want a direct path to playing time and consistent development under a coach who invests in player improvement, this is the conversation to have. --- Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$11,101/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
2,153
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,101 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,228 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,122 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,347 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,773 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,800 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,153
- Average net price
- $11,101 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,952 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $7,952 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Red River Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Jarvis Christian University
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Location Hawkins, TX | Enrollment 577 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
Louisiana Christian University
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Location Pineville, LA | Enrollment 672 | Avg. net price $20,268 |
| Louisiana State University Alexandria View program → | Location Alexandria, LA | Enrollment 5,632 | Avg. net price $12,105 |
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Location Shreveport, LA | Enrollment 2,153 | Avg. net price $11,101 |
Our Lady of the Lake University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,066 | Avg. net price $15,176 |
| Texas A&M University -Texarkana View program → | Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,982 | Avg. net price $16,934 |
Texas College
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 614 | Avg. net price $12,603 |
| University of North Texas at Dallas View program → | Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,878 | Avg. net price $12,111 |
University of the Southwest
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 346 | Avg. net price $17,550 |
Wiley College
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 712 | Avg. net price $6,125 |
Xavier University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $19,722 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Louisiana State University Shreveport NAIA?
Yes, Louisiana State University Shreveport is an NAIA program in the Red River Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Louisiana State University Shreveport men's basketball.
What conference is Louisiana State University Shreveport in?
Louisiana State University Shreveport competes in the Red River Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Louisiana State University Shreveport?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,101 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 Louisiana State University Shreveport?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,153 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Louisiana State University Shreveport?
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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.