Head Coach
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Johnson | Assistant Coach | matthew.johnson@untdallas.edu |
About University of North Texas at Dallas Basketball
The Red River Athletic Conference rewards efficiency more than volume, teams that take care of the basketball with smart ball movement and disciplined shot selection consistently compete at the top. At University of North Texas at Dallas, head coach Joshua Howard has built a program that emphasizes exactly that kind of basketball. Playing in Dallas means competing in one of the deeper recruiting markets in the country, which pushes Howard's roster toward a specific profile: guards and wings who can move the needle on both ends and forwards who understand spacing and positional flexibility. The NAIA level at UNT Dallas offers something distinct from the typical Dallas-Fort Worth four-year schools, smaller rosters mean more meaningful minutes are available sooner, and Howard's staff invests heavily in development trajectories rather than plug-and-play contributors. If you're a prospect who can defend multiple positions, handle increased offensive responsibility, and thrive in a program that values basketball IQ alongside athleticism, this is worth serious consideration. The conference structure also means regular travel throughout Texas and nearby states, not a grueling national schedule, but competitive enough to keep everyone sharp. Howard's approach to recruiting focuses on character and coachability as much as talent. He builds teams that can run and play transition basketball but grind it out in halfcourt settings when necessary. 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
$12,111/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
2,878
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,111 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,036 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $11,515 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,360 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,753 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,878
- Average net price
- $12,111 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,601 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $21,750 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Red River Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Jarvis Christian University
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Location Hawkins, TX | Enrollment 577 | Avg. net price $12,317 |
Louisiana Christian University
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Location Pineville, LA | Enrollment 672 | Avg. net price $20,268 |
| Louisiana State University Alexandria View program → | Location Alexandria, LA | Enrollment 5,632 | Avg. net price $12,105 |
Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Location Shreveport, LA | Enrollment 2,153 | Avg. net price $11,101 |
Our Lady of the Lake University
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,066 | Avg. net price $15,176 |
| Texas A&M University -Texarkana View program → | Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 1,982 | Avg. net price $16,934 |
Texas College
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 614 | Avg. net price $12,603 |
| University of North Texas at Dallas View program → | Location Dallas, TX | Enrollment 2,878 | Avg. net price $12,111 |
University of the Southwest
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 346 | Avg. net price $17,550 |
Wiley College
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Location Marshall, TX | Enrollment 712 | Avg. net price $6,125 |
Xavier University
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 2,628 | Avg. net price $19,722 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of North Texas at Dallas NAIA?
Yes, University of North Texas at Dallas is an NAIA program in the Red River Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of North Texas at Dallas men's basketball.
What conference is University of North Texas at Dallas in?
University of North Texas at Dallas competes in the Red River Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of North Texas at Dallas?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,111 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 University of North Texas at Dallas?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,878 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of North Texas at Dallas?
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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.