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About St. Andrews University Basketball
St. Andrews University plays NAIA basketball in the Appalachian Athletic Conference, where Head Coach Randy Hernandez builds rosters that compete hard and develop players who earn real minutes. This is a program that values effort, coachability, and the kind of player who understands what Division III-equivalent competition demands. You'll find playing time here if you come in ready to work. The coaching staff prioritizes development over flashy recruiting rankings, and players who buy into the system typically see immediate opportunities on the court. The program competes in a conference where games are decided by execution and toughness, not overwhelming talent gaps. St. Andrews also delivers what matters off the court. The university sits in North Carolina with solid academics and a culture that treats athletes like students first. You're not walking into a program trying to convince you it's something it isn't—you're walking into a place that develops players systematically and sends them toward the next level when they've earned it. This fits guards and forwards willing to prove themselves in a competitive but realistic setting. If you're a player who needs minutes to grow and respects a coach's straight approach to development, this program warrants serious 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/.
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 Appalachian Athletic 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.
St. Andrews University and its Appalachian Athletic 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 St. Andrews University'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 St. Andrews University, 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 St. Andrews University.
Compete at the Level St. Andrews University Scouts
NAIA coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments — giving your film the competitive context that programs like St. Andrews University need to make a decision.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026