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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/.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Southern States Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center — a separate process from the NCAA.
Loyola University and its Southern States Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
Strength and Conditioning for the NAIA Level
Body development is one of the most overlooked factors in college recruiting. NAIA coaches won't offer a player whose physical profile can't hold up to a 30-game college season. FCP's post-graduate program includes a dedicated strength and conditioning track that prepares players for the physical demands of college basketball — and shows up on film in ways that matter to coaches at programs like Loyola University.
Our Spartan Training Center gives players access to professional-grade facilities and programming designed specifically for basketball performance at the college level. Apply to FCP and start building the physical foundation Loyola University's coaches want to see.
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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including NAIA
Our track record of placing players at NAIA programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Loyola University. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026