Newberry College Men's Basketball
Newberry College (NC) · Newberry, South Carolina · Private nonprofit university
Newberry College Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Newberry College who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
The program
Where Newberry College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division II
- Conference
- South Atlantic Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- newberrywolves.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 15 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 45% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Newberry College in Newberry.
- Location
- Newberry, South Carolina
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- newberry.edu
About Newberry College Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Marcus Kirkland, the Head Coach, leads the Newberry College Men's Basketball staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Newberry College (NC) competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball as a member of the South Atlantic 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. Newberry College is a small private school in Newberry, South Carolina with 1,536 undergraduates, a 90% acceptance rate and an average net price of $20,941 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Newberry College Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Marcus Kirkland, the Head Coach and Brian Hewitt, the Assistant Coach. Newberry College has 5 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 Marcus can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Newberry College typically score 928 – 1103 on the SAT and 16 – 22 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Newberry 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 Newberry College D2?
Yes. Newberry College competes in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball, in the South Atlantic Conference.
Is Newberry College public or private?
Newberry College is a private nonprofit school in Newberry, South Carolina.
What conference is Newberry College Men's Basketball in?
The South Atlantic Conference.
Does Newberry College offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Newberry 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 Newberry College Men's Basketball have?
5 coaches, led by Marcus Kirkland, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Newberry College Men's Basketball?
Marcus Kirkland is the Head Coach.
When can Newberry 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 Newberry 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 Newberry College cost?
In-state tuition is $27,850 and out-of-state tuition is $27,850 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,941.
What is the Newberry College acceptance rate?
90% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Newberry College?
Admitted students typically score 928 – 1103 on the SAT and 16 – 22 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Newberry 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.
