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About Warner University Basketball
Warner University basketball offers the kind of opportunity that rewards players who commit to growth both on and off the court. Head Coach Sean Hanrahan has built a program rooted in player development and accountability—a place where your game and your character matter equally. Competing in the NAIA's Sun Conference, the Royals face quality opponents that sharpen your skills and expose you to the level of play college scouts respect. What sets Warner apart is the culture Hanrahan has established. This isn't a program that overlooks the classroom or treats athletics as separate from your education. You'll develop as a student-athlete in a community that values both dimensions of that identity. The Lake Wales campus provides the kind of environment where focus comes naturally—fewer distractions, more direct access to coaching staff, and teammates who understand that consistency builds championships. The Sun Conference is competitive enough to prepare you for the next level while offering the floor time necessary to prove yourself. Warner looks for players hungry to earn minutes, improve their craft daily, and represent the program with integrity. If you're serious about playing college basketball and want a coach who invests in your development as a person, this is a program worth considering. 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/.
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 Sun 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.
Warner University and its Sun 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 Warner University.
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 Warner University'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 Warner University.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Warner University
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait — they arrive at NAIA evaluations already prepared for what programs like Warner University require.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026