Head Coach
Will Osborn
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Will Osborn | Head Coach | wosborn@usw.edu |
| Steven Barker | Associate Head Coach | sbarker@usw.edu |
| Alaska Jones III | Graduate Assistant | 1069403@usw.edu |
About University of the Southwest Basketball
The Red River Athletic Conference operates in a tier where consistency and player development matter more than recruiting flash, and University of the Southwest thrives in that environment. Head coach James Voight has built a program that values fundamentals and basketball IQ over athleticism alone, which means guards who can run offense and forwards who understand spacing tend to find minutes quickly here. Hobbs sits in a pocket of New Mexico that's genuinely isolated, but that isolation creates advantages. Fewer distractions means serious practice habits stick. The team competes in a conference where mid-major competition is legitimate; schools like Wayland Baptist and Science & Arts push you into ready-for-transfer conversations early. Voight's staff evaluates tape methodically and doesn't chase rankings, they look for players with high basketball maturity and the ability to execute within a system. The program operates with realistic expectations about the NAIA landscape. You won't find inflated promises about NBA pipelines, but you will find coaches who prepare you for the next level, whether that's Division II, junior college transfers, or professional opportunities abroad. The strength training and film study programs are serious investments in player development. If you're a guard who thrives on precision or a forward who moves without the ball, this program's offensive principles will suit you. This is basketball reduced to essentials, execution, spacing, and decision-making. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
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 Red River 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.
University of the Southwest and its Red River 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.
Strength and Conditioning for the NAIA Level
Body development is one of the most overlooked factors in college recruiting. NAIA coaches won't offer a player whose physical profile can't hold up to a 30-game college season. FCP's post-graduate program includes a dedicated strength and conditioning track that prepares players for the physical demands of college basketball, and shows up on film in ways that matter to coaches at programs like University of the Southwest.
Our Spartan Training Center gives players access to professional-grade facilities and programming designed specifically for basketball performance at the college level. Apply to FCP and start building the physical foundation University of the Southwest's coaches want to see.
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 University of the Southwest.
Targeting University of the Southwest?
FCP coaches understand what NAIA programs like University of the Southwest 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 2026-08-13.