Head Coach
Alfred Williams
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Williams | Men's Basketball Co-Head Coach | awilli39@xula.edu |
| Tyrone Mitchell | Men's Basketball Co-Head Coach | tmitch17@xula.edu |
| Jeff Dixon | Men's Basketball Assistant Coach | jdixon8@xula.edu |
| Sean Graves | Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant | sgraves5@xula.edu |
| Marquita Parker | Assistant Athletic Trainer | marquita.parker@ochsner.org |
About Xavier University Basketball
Xavier University offers a practical path for guards and wings serious about playing time and degree completion. Competing in the Red River Athletic Conference at the NAIA level, the program emphasizes development over depth charts, you'll get meaningful minutes while earning a degree from a regionally recognized institution in New Orleans. Head coach Alfred Williams prioritizes ball movement and defensive intensity, creating an environment where individual improvement translates to on-court opportunity. The roster is built for player development rather than talent accumulation, meaning freshmen and transfers can expect realistic pathways to significant roles. Xavier's location in New Orleans provides a recruiting advantage: scouts and coaches frequently pass through the region, and the program maintains strong connections with junior college and prep school pipelines. The athletic programs here understand that your college experience isn't just about statistics, it's about positioning yourself for the next level, whether that's a Division II transfer, professional opportunities, or a stable career outside basketball. The Red River Athletic Conference offers consistent competition and a conference tournament that receives exposure among recruiting networks. If you're a player who's ready to contribute immediately and wants to develop in an environment where effort directly impacts playing time, Xavier merits serious consideration. 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
$19,722/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
2,628
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,722 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $17,682 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,390 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,965 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,862 / year
- $110,001+
- $26,590 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,628
- Average net price
- $19,722 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $30,298 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,298 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Red River Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Xavier University NAIA?
Yes, Xavier University is an NAIA program in the Red River Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Xavier University men's basketball.
What conference is Xavier University in?
Xavier University competes in the Red River Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Xavier University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,722 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Xavier University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,628 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Xavier University?
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 Xavier University?
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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.