Miles College Men's Basketball
Miles College (Miles) · Fairfield, Alabama · Private nonprofit university
Miles College Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Miles College who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Miles College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- milesgoldenbears.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 16% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Miles College in Fairfield.
- Location
- Fairfield, Alabama
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Christian Methodist Episcopal
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- miles.edu
About Miles College Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Fred Watson, the Head Men's Basketball Coach, leads the Miles College Men's Basketball staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. Miles College (Miles) competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball as a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. Miles College is a small private school in Fairfield, Alabama with 1,180 undergraduates and an average net price of $14,633 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Miles College Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Sidney Ball, the Associate Head Coach and Fred Watson, the Head Men's Basketball Coach. Miles College has 3 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Fred can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Miles College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Miles College D2?
Yes. Miles College competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball, in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Is Miles College public or private?
Miles College is a private nonprofit school in Fairfield, Alabama.
What conference is Miles College Men's Basketball in?
The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Does Miles College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Miles College competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Miles College Men's Basketball have?
3 coaches, led by Fred Watson, the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
Who is the head coach of Miles College Men's Basketball?
Fred Watson is the Head Men's Basketball Coach.
When can Miles College Men's Basketball coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division II coaches can call and send materials at any time, and off-campus contact and official visits start June 15 after sophomore year. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Miles College Men's Basketball?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Miles College cost?
In-state tuition is $11,764 and out-of-state tuition is $11,764 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,633.
How do I contact the Miles College Men's Basketball coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.
