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About Loyola University Basketball
Loyola basketball players earn their place in a program built on resilience and culture. Head coach Donald Reyes has constructed something deliberate here—a team that competes hard in the Southern States Athletic Conference and develops guards and forwards who understand what it takes to succeed at the college level. This is basketball in New Orleans, where the city's energy and basketball tradition run deep, and where players contribute to something with real history and identity. What sets this program apart is the balance between competitive basketball and genuine player development. Reyes emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and accountability—the kinds of things that translate whether you're a starter or working your way into the rotation. You'll compete against solid competition within the SSAC, face coaches who know talent when they see it, and have the chance to prove yourself on a stage where performance matters. The New Orleans setting matters too. This is a city with basketball in its DNA, with NBA scouts familiar with the area, and with a campus community that supports student-athletes. If you're ready to play meaningful minutes, develop your game under a coach who values hard work and improvement, and be part of a program with genuine tradition, Loyola offers that path. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep—located in Fort Walton Beach, FL—trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
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 Loyola University
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 Loyola University.
Targeting Loyola University?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like Loyola University 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