American University Men's Basketball
American University (AU) · Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit university
American University Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at American University who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where American University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Patriot League
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- aueagles.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 10 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
American University in Washington.
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- american.edu
About American University Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Duane Simpkins, the Head Coach, leads the American University Men's Basketball staff of 6 coaches, verified October 2026. American University (AU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball as a member of the Patriot League. American University is a large private school in Washington, District of Columbia with 12,321 undergraduates, a 62% acceptance rate.
How to get recruited by American University Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Duane Simpkins, the Head Coach and Jackie Manuel, the Associate Head Coach. American University has 6 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 I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Duane can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at American University typically score 1280–1460 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the American University 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 American University D1?
Yes. American University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, in the Patriot League.
Is American University public or private?
American University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia.
What conference is American University Men's Basketball in?
The Patriot League.
Does American University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
American University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does American University Men's Basketball have?
6 coaches, led by Duane Simpkins, the Head Coach.
How much does American University cost?
In-state tuition is $57,952 and out-of-state tuition is $57,952 a year.
What is the American University acceptance rate?
62% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for American University?
Admitted students typically score 1280–1460 on the SAT and 29–32 on the ACT.
How do I contact the American University 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.