Head Coach
Blake Jackson
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blake Jackson | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jacksonb@smcsc.edu |
| Houston Smith | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | smithh@smcsc.edu |
About Spartanburg Methodist College Basketball
You need to be ready to compete from day one. Spartanburg Methodist College in the Appalachian Athletic Conference doesn't ease players in, head coach Nori Johnson builds a program that demands toughness, consistency, and basketball IQ. This is NAIA basketball where effort translates directly to playing time and opportunity. The Smokes play fast, pressure defensively, and execute within a system. You'll develop skills that matter: footwork, decision-making under pressure, and the ability to guard multiple positions. Johnson's teams value fundamentals over flash. Players who buy in find themselves playing meaningful minutes and building resumes that attract professional scouts. Spartanburg Methodist offers genuine community, you're not just a roster number. The athletic department invests in player development because they understand that your growth fuels their success. The campus is accessible, the coaching is direct, and the expectations are clear. This isn't the flashiest program you'll encounter. It's better than that. It's a place where hard work gets recognized and turned into opportunity. If you're willing to compete every single day and improve under pressure, this program will challenge you and prepare you for what comes next. 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
$9,138/yr
Grad rate
44%
Enrollment
1,116
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $9,138 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,193 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,491 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,096 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,296 / year
- $110,001+
- $7,175 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,116
- Average net price
- $9,138 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $21,700 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,700 / year
- Graduation rate
- 44%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Appalachian Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bluefield University
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Location Bluefield, VA | Enrollment 614 | Avg. net price $18,402 |
Brewton-Parker College
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Location , GA | Enrollment 774 | Avg. net price $24,769 |
Bryan College
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Location Dayton, TN | Enrollment 814 | Avg. net price $23,601 |
Columbia International University
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Location Columbia, SC | Enrollment 716 | Avg. net price $18,951 |
Johnson University
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Location Kimberlin Heights, TN | Enrollment 743 | Avg. net price $23,549 |
Middle Georgia State University
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Location Dublin, GA | Enrollment 6,574 | Avg. net price $11,448 |
Milligan University
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Location Elizabethton, TN | Enrollment 818 | Avg. net price $20,000 |
Montreat College
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Location Montreat, NC | Enrollment 762 | Avg. net price $25,095 |
Reinhardt University
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Location Gainesville, GA | Enrollment 1,066 | Avg. net price $29,893 |
Spartanburg Methodist College
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Location Saxon, SC | Enrollment 1,116 | Avg. net price $9,138 |
St. Andrews University
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Location , NC | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Tennessee Wesleyan University
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Location Athens, TN | Enrollment 846 | Avg. net price $14,965 |
Truett McConnell University
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Location Cleveland, GA | Enrollment 744 | Avg. net price $22,436 |
Union College
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Location , KY | Enrollment 746 | Avg. net price $11,010 |
| University of Pikeville View program → | Location Pikeville, KY | Enrollment 1,135 | Avg. net price $19,224 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spartanburg Methodist College NAIA?
Yes, Spartanburg Methodist College is an NAIA program in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Spartanburg Methodist College men's basketball.
What conference is Spartanburg Methodist College in?
Spartanburg Methodist College competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Spartanburg Methodist College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,138 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Spartanburg Methodist College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,116 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Spartanburg Methodist College?
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 Spartanburg Methodist College Starts Today
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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.