Head Coach
Andy Sharpe
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-16 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Sharpe | Head Coach | asharp44@utsouthern.edu |
| Luke Moeller | Assistant Coach | lmoeller@utsouthern.edu |
| Madison Bennett | Athletic Trainer | tbn378@utsouthern.edu |
About The University of Tennessee Southern Basketball
When you walk into the Larnell Davis Arena at Tennessee Southern, you're stepping into a program built on resilience and regional pride. Head coach Dugan Lyne has fostered a culture where players understand that success here means something, it's personal, it's earned, and it's connected to a community that shows up. The Lions compete in the Southern States Athletic Conference, where basketball is played with grit and purpose, and every win matters. Tennessee Southern basketball isn't about flash or hype. It's about players who commit to development, who understand that playing college hoops requires sacrifice, and who buy into a system that values fundamentals and team play. Lyne's squads are known for competing hard night in and night out, building chemistry that translates to the court. The program has a track record of sending players forward, some to professional opportunities, others into meaningful careers, because the foundation here is about growth beyond basketball. Pulaski is a place where basketball has deep roots, and Tennessee Southern is part of that fabric. If you're looking for a program that treats you like a student-athlete in the truest sense, where your development matters and your effort gets noticed, this is where that happens. 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/.
Net price
$6,690/yr
Grad rate
32%
Enrollment
864
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,690 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,773 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,981 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,827 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,152 / year
- $110,001+
- $7,040 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 864
- Average net price
- $6,690 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $11,264 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,264 / year
- Graduation rate
- 32%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern States Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Dalton State College
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Location Dalton, GA | Enrollment 4,553 | Avg. net price $2,353 |
Faulkner University
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Location Montgomery, AL | Enrollment 1,549 | Avg. net price $23,416 |
Life University
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Location Marietta, GA | Enrollment 893 | Avg. net price $29,594 |
Loyola University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,812 | Avg. net price $21,888 |
Philander Smith College
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Location , AR | Enrollment 751 | Avg. net price $22,153 |
Point University
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Location West Point, GA | Enrollment 1,996 | Avg. net price $24,955 |
The University of Tennessee Southern
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Location Pulaski, TN | Enrollment 864 | Avg. net price $6,690 |
Thomas University
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Location Thomasville, GA | Enrollment 998 | Avg. net price $16,111 |
University of Mobile
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Location Prichard, AL | Enrollment 1,307 | Avg. net price $23,931 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The University of Tennessee Southern NAIA?
Yes, The University of Tennessee Southern is an NAIA program in the Southern States Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for The University of Tennessee Southern men's basketball.
What conference is The University of Tennessee Southern in?
The University of Tennessee Southern competes in the Southern States Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at The University of Tennessee Southern?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,690 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 The University of Tennessee Southern?
College Scorecard reports approximately 864 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to The University of Tennessee Southern?
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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.