Head Coach
Tigh Compton
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About University of Pikeville Basketball
If you're a solid player looking for meaningful minutes and real development, Pikeville offers exactly that, no false promises. Head coach Tigh Compton runs a program in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (NAIA) where playing time isn't theoretical. You'll compete against genuine competition while actually getting on the floor to develop your game rather than riding the bench. Pikeville doesn't compete at the highest NCAA level, but that's the point. The university gives players the chance to build their resume, improve fundamentally, and move forward, whether that's toward a stronger program or professional opportunities. You'll play meaningful games in a legitimate conference, work with coaching that focuses on player development, and earn production that translates on film. The setting in eastern Kentucky keeps distractions minimal. You're there to play basketball and get your degree. Compton expects effort and accountability; he develops players who are coachable and committed to improvement. If you're realistic about your current level and want a platform to prove yourself, this is a place that delivers that. This program isn't for everyone, it's for players who understand their position and want to work. It's honest basketball with honest opportunity. 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/.
Net price
$19,224/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
1,135
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,224 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $18,838 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,052 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,614 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,267 / year
- $110,001+
- $21,687 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,135
- Average net price
- $19,224 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $25,650 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $25,650 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
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 University of Pikeville NAIA?
Yes, University of Pikeville is an NAIA program in the Appalachian Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Pikeville men's basketball.
What conference is University of Pikeville in?
University of Pikeville competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at University of Pikeville?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,224 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at University of Pikeville?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,135 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to University of Pikeville?
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.
Targeting University of Pikeville?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like University of Pikeville look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
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.