Howard University Men's Basketball
Howard University (HU) · Washington, District of Columbia · Private nonprofit university
Howard University Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Howard University who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Howard University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- hubison.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
- 13 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 70% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Howard University in Washington.
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- howard.edu
About Howard University Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Kenneth Blakeney, the Head Coach, leads the Howard University Men's Basketball staff of 7 coaches, verified June 2026. Howard University (HU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Howard University is a large private school in Washington, District of Columbia with 14,890 undergraduates, a 41% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,028 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Howard University Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Kenneth Blakeney, the Head Coach and Nate James, the Associate Head Coach. Howard University has 7 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 Kenneth can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Howard University typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 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 Howard 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 Howard University D1?
Yes. Howard University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Is Howard University public or private?
Howard University is a private nonprofit school in Washington, District of Columbia.
What conference is Howard University Men's Basketball in?
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
Does Howard University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Howard 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 Howard University Men's Basketball have?
7 coaches, led by Kenneth Blakeney, the Head Coach.
How much does Howard University cost?
In-state tuition is $35,344 and out-of-state tuition is $35,344 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,028.
What is the Howard University acceptance rate?
41% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Howard University?
Admitted students typically score 1090–1320 on the SAT and 22–28 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Howard 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.