Head Coach
Wooderson Durosier
wooderson.durosier@oakwood.edu
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Wooderson Durosier | Head Coach | wooderson.durosier@oakwood.edu |
About Oakwood University Basketball
Oakwood University competes in the NAIA and HBCU Athletic Conference, offering student-athletes a direct path to meaningful playing time and degree completion. Head coach Wooderson Durosier leads a program that prioritizes developing players ready for the next level while maintaining academic standards that matter after basketball ends. At Oakwood, you'll play significant minutes as a freshman or sophomore, which matters for your highlight reel and transfer positioning if you choose to move up. The NAIA platform gives you legitimate visibility, coaches at higher levels actively recruit from competitive NAIA programs. You're not redshirting four years; you're building a statistical foundation. The degree itself carries weight. Oakwood's accreditation and curriculum options mean your education translates to real job prospects, whether basketball continues or not. That's the practical reality most programs don't emphasize. You get coaching development in skill work and basketball IQ, access to film study, and a coaching staff that understands the transfer market. Huntsville provides a stable, growing community with lower cost of living than major metros. Your scholarship dollars stretch further, and you're not competing for attention against ten D1 programs in the same city. If you're a prospect sitting between offers or looking to earn your way to a higher conference, Oakwood gives you the stage to perform and the academic credential to fall back on. 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/.
Net price
$26,827/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
1,153
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $26,827 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $24,178 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $26,248 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $24,568 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $29,307 / year
- $110,001+
- $29,145 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,153
- Average net price
- $26,827 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $24,112 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $24,112 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
HBCU Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,063 | Avg. net price $26,363 |
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 1,035 | Avg. net price $37,143 |
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $32,089 |
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Location Huntsville, AL | Enrollment 1,153 | Avg. net price $26,827 |
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 620 | Avg. net price $14,147 |
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,055 | Avg. net price $12,086 |
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 706 | Avg. net price $14,781 |
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Location Talladega, AL | Enrollment 701 | Avg. net price $13,528 |
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 1,741 | Avg. net price $16,168 |
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Location Denmark, SC | Enrollment 440 | Avg. net price $16,674 |
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 822 | Avg. net price $16,221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakwood University NAIA?
Yes, Oakwood University is an NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Oakwood University men's basketball.
What conference is Oakwood University in?
Oakwood University competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Oakwood University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $26,827 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Oakwood University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,153 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Oakwood 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.
Your Eligibility for Oakwood University Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before NAIA coaches ask the question, so when Oakwood University's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.