Head Coach
Fred Lymas
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Lymas | Head Coach | flymas@shawnee.edu |
| Chandler Fointno | Associate Head Coach | cfointno@shawnee.edu |
About Shawnee State University Basketball
Delano Thomas built Shawnee State's basketball program on the foundation that players thrive when they feel genuinely valued. In the Mid-South Conference, you'll experience coaching that prioritizes relationships alongside development, Thomas and his staff invest time getting to know each player's game, ambitions, and what drives them beyond the court. This is a program where size doesn't diminish opportunity; it sharpens it. With fewer bodies competing for minutes, your individual growth receives focused attention. Teammates become your support system rather than obstacles. You'll play meaningful basketball, develop under coaches who actually know your name and your story, and become part of a community that celebrates progress both on and off the floor. Shawnee State values the human element, the conversations, the accountability partnerships, the trust that builds over a season. If you're looking for a place where coaching feels personal and your role matters, where the staff genuinely invests in who you become as a student-athlete and person, this program offers that connection. The Mid-South Conference competition prepares you for real challenges while building you within a supportive environment. This is college basketball built on belonging. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$17,766/yr
Grad rate
29%
Enrollment
2,247
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $17,766 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $16,267 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $15,951 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,805 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $19,823 / year
- $110,001+
- $22,673 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,247
- Average net price
- $17,766 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $10,894 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,808 / year
- Graduation rate
- 29%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mid-South Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Bethel University
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Location McKenzie, TN | Enrollment 1,547 | Avg. net price $13,267 |
Campbellsville University
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Location Campbellsville, KY | Enrollment 2,840 | Avg. net price $17,734 |
Cumberland University
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Location Lebanon, TN | Enrollment 2,104 | Avg. net price $15,965 |
Freed-Hardeman University
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Location Henderson, TN | Enrollment 1,212 | Avg. net price $22,036 |
Georgetown College
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Location Georgetown, KY | Enrollment 1,097 | Avg. net price $13,270 |
Lindsey Wilson College
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Location Columbia, KY | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $14,300 |
Shawnee State University
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Location , OH | Enrollment 2,247 | Avg. net price $17,766 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shawnee State University NAIA?
Yes, Shawnee State University is an NAIA program in the Mid-South Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Shawnee State University men's basketball.
What conference is Shawnee State University in?
Shawnee State University competes in the Mid-South Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Shawnee State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,766 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Shawnee State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,247 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Shawnee State 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.
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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.