Head Coach
Brian Gibson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Southern University at New Orleans Basketball
At Southern University at New Orleans, basketball is personal. Head coach Brian Gibson builds a program where players aren't just roster names, they're known, challenged, and invested in as complete people. In the HBCU Athletic Conference, the Lakers compete in an environment that values both on-court development and off-court growth. This is a place where your coach remembers your story. Gibson's approach centers on relationships, creating a culture where communication flows naturally and players feel genuinely supported through the ups and downs of college basketball. The New Orleans community surrounding campus offers rich culture, history, and real-world connections that extend far beyond athletics. SUNO basketball demands commitment but rewards it with genuine mentorship. You'll develop alongside teammates who share your values and work alongside a coaching staff that knows you personally. The smaller roster size means more playing opportunities and more direct instruction, your performance gets seen, your growth gets celebrated, your voice gets heard. The Lakers play competitive basketball in a respected HBCU conference, where games matter and every win builds program momentum. If you're looking for a program where you belong to something meaningful, where your development as a player and person is the actual priority, SUNO offers that rare combination of athletic challenge and real community. Players who arrive at college campus- ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post- graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$12,086/yr
Grad rate
15%
Enrollment
1,055
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,086 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,154 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,492 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,871 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,939 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,055
- Average net price
- $12,086 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $8,410 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,310 / year
- Graduation rate
- 15%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
HBCU Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Dillard University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,063 | Avg. net price $26,363 |
Fisk University
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Location Nashville, TN | Enrollment 1,035 | Avg. net price $37,143 |
Huston-Tillotson University
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Location Austin, TX | Enrollment 1,005 | Avg. net price $32,089 |
Oakwood University
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Location Huntsville, AL | Enrollment 1,153 | Avg. net price $26,827 |
Paul Quinn College
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Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 620 | Avg. net price $14,147 |
Southern University at New Orleans
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 1,055 | Avg. net price $12,086 |
Stillman College
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 706 | Avg. net price $14,781 |
Talladega College
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Location Talladega, AL | Enrollment 701 | Avg. net price $13,528 |
Texas Wesleyan University
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 1,741 | Avg. net price $16,168 |
Voorhees University
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Location Denmark, SC | Enrollment 440 | Avg. net price $16,674 |
Wilberforce University
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Location Wilberforce, OH | Enrollment 822 | Avg. net price $16,221 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern University at New Orleans NAIA?
Yes, Southern University at New Orleans is an NAIA program in the HBCU Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southern University at New Orleans men's basketball.
What conference is Southern University at New Orleans in?
Southern University at New Orleans competes in the HBCU Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southern University at New Orleans?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,086 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 Southern University at New Orleans?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,055 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southern University at New Orleans?
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.
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 Southern University at New Orleans. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.