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About Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Basketball
When you step onto the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus in Indiana, you're walking through a place where women's basketball has been played since the early days of collegiate athletics. The program carries that legacy—built on resilience, community, and the kind of basketball that values fundamentals over flash. Head Coach Michael Hunter has cultivated a program within the River States Conference that reflects the school's Catholic values and commitment to developing complete student- athletes, both on the court and in the classroom. The Pomeroy basketball tradition runs deep here. Players who come through this program learn what it means to compete against quality opposition in a conference that rewards discipline and execution. You'll find a coaching staff invested in your growth as a person first, a player second—the kind of environment where individual development matters as much as winning games. The team plays a brand of basketball rooted in ball movement, defensive intensity, and accountability. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods attracts student-athletes who want to play college basketball without sacrificing their education or their values. The River States Conference offers consistent competition and an atmosphere where every game means something. This is a program where your hard work gets noticed, where coaching feedback drives improvement, and where being part of something meaningful extends far beyond the final buzzer. If this vision of college basketball appeals to you, start the conversation today. 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 River States 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.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and its River States 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.
Film Preparation: Getting Ready for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College's Coaching Staff
NAIA coaches don't have time to watch unorganized raw footage — they need a film package that immediately shows what you can do in a system that mirrors college-level play. FCP's post-grad program builds your highlight film through a structured competitive schedule against opponents that NAIA coaches recognize, so your footage carries real weight when it arrives in their inbox.
We coach players on exactly how to present their film to programs like Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, including timing, format, and the specific moments coaches focus on. Apply now to start building footage worth sending.
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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
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 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026