Head Coach
Clay Gagen-Sherman
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bryant & Stratton – Syracuse Basketball
The USCAA Atlantic Conference operates as one of the more competitive mid-tier leagues in USCAA basketball, where roster depth and consistency matter more than a single star carrying the load. Bryant & Stratton–Syracuse competes in this environment under head coach Clay Gagen-Sherman, who builds programs around ball movement and defensive intensity rather than iso-heavy offense. What distinguishes this program is its genuine focus on player development within a commuter-school context. Gagen-Sherman recruits athletes who understand they're entering a grind, travel across upstate New York and the Atlantic Conference isn't glamorous, but it's real competition. The coaching staff values coachability and versatility; they're not looking for one-dimensional scorers. Expect to see zone defenses, pick-and-roll concepts, and an emphasis on transition defense that rewards effort over athleticism alone. The roster typically features a mix of local talent and regional recruits who've chosen stability and playing time over Power Conference walk-on offers. Syracuse's location provides access to solid talent pipelines, but you won't find heavily ranked recruits. Instead, you'll find players who matured significantly between high school and college, the type who thrive in a structured environment with clear expectations. Gagen-Sherman's coaching history shows he develops players for life after basketball too. If you're looking for serious competition, genuine teaching, and a program that values consistency, this is worth serious consideration. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$11,093/yr
Grad rate
29%
Enrollment
458
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,093 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $11,093 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 458
- Average net price
- $11,093 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $19,457 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $19,457 / year
- Graduation rate
- 29%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
USCAA Atlantic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bryant & Stratton College - Albany
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Location Albany, NY | Enrollment 240 | Avg. net price $13,963 |
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Bryant & Stratton College - Buffalo
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 743 | Avg. net price $12,430 |
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Bryant & Stratton – Greece
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Location Rochester, NY | Enrollment 363 | Avg. net price $13,189 |
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Bryant & Stratton – Syracuse
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Location Liverpool, NY | Enrollment 458 | Avg. net price $11,093 |
SUNY - ESF
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Location Syracuse, NY | Enrollment 1,839 | Avg. net price $18,375 |
Villa Maria College
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Location Buffalo, NY | Enrollment 603 | Avg. net price $12,863 |
The Commitment Bryant & Stratton – Syracuse Respects
USCAA coaches at programs like Bryant & Stratton – Syracuse extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.