Head Coach
Todd Day, Sr.
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Philander Smith College Basketball
Philander Smith's basketball program has earned respect in the Southern States Athletic Conference through consistent excellence and a commitment to developing complete student-athletes. Under head coach Todd Day, Sr., the Panthers operate with a philosophy that values both on-court performance and off-court growth. Day brings a wealth of basketball knowledge and a genuine investment in each player's trajectory, whether that leads to professional opportunities or a career beyond the game. Playing in Little Rock puts you in a competitive SSAC environment where every night demands preparation and execution. The program emphasizes basketball fundamentals, defensive intensity, and the kind of team chemistry that translates to wins. But what sets Philander Smith apart is the genuine culture of accountability and personal development. Coaches here see recruiting as a responsibility to prepare you for what comes next, not just fill a roster spot. You'll compete alongside teammates who understand the value of their opportunity. The Panthers take pride in their academic standards and their representation of the program in the community. This is a program that plays winning basketball while holding itself to a higher standard. If you're looking for a place where hard work is celebrated, where coaching matters, and where your development as a player and person is taken seriously, Philander Smith deserves consideration. 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
$22,153/yr
Grad rate
36%
Enrollment
751
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $22,153 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $22,078 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $22,352 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,192 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,110 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,147 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 751
- Average net price
- $22,153 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $13,014 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,014 / year
- Graduation rate
- 36%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern States Athletic Conference Teams
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Dalton State College
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Location Dalton, GA | Enrollment 4,553 | Avg. net price $2,353 |
Faulkner University
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Location Montgomery, AL | Enrollment 1,549 | Avg. net price $23,416 |
Life University
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Location Marietta, GA | Enrollment 893 | Avg. net price $29,594 |
Loyola University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,812 | Avg. net price $21,888 |
Philander Smith College
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Location , AR | Enrollment 751 | Avg. net price $22,153 |
Point University
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Location West Point, GA | Enrollment 1,996 | Avg. net price $24,955 |
The University of Tennessee Southern
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Location Pulaski, TN | Enrollment 864 | Avg. net price $6,690 |
Thomas University
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Location Thomasville, GA | Enrollment 998 | Avg. net price $16,111 |
University of Mobile
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Location Prichard, AL | Enrollment 1,307 | Avg. net price $23,931 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Philander Smith College NAIA?
Yes, Philander Smith College is an NAIA program in the Southern States Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Philander Smith College men's basketball.
What conference is Philander Smith College in?
Philander Smith College competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Philander Smith College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $22,153 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Philander Smith College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 751 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Philander Smith College?
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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.