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Best Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

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218 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Tennessee
Overview

Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

How the programs break down by division, conference, cost and size. Updated October 2026.

Programs
45
Coaches recruiting
218
  • 11Division I
  • 10Division II
  • 3Division III
  • 9NAIA
  • 11Junior college

Tennessee has 45 colleges with Men's Basketball programs. Of those, 11 compete in NCAA Division I, 10 in NCAA Division II, 3 in NCAA Division III, 9 in the NAIA and 11 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Vanderbilt University and University of Memphis. Their head coaches are Rick Barnes at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Mark Byington at Vanderbilt University and Penny Hardaway at University of Memphis. 11 schools compete in the Region 7, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceRoane State Community College · $5,249Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveVanderbilt University · 6%Acceptance rateLargest campusUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville · 38,728Undergraduate students
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Every Men's Basketball program in Tennessee

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Division I · 11

University of Tennessee, Knoxville logoUniversity of Tennessee, KnoxvilleKnoxville · Southeastern · Coach Rick BarnesVanderbilt University logoVanderbilt UniversityNashville · Southeastern · Coach Mark ByingtonUniversity of Memphis logoUniversity of MemphisMemphis · American Athletic · Coach Penny HardawayMiddle Tennessee State University logoMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMurfreesboro · Conference USA · Coach Nick McDevitt

Division II · 10

Lincoln Memorial University logoLincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate · South Atlantic · Coach Tony JasickCarson-Newman University logoCarson-Newman UniversityJefferson City · South Atlantic · Coach Mike MinceyLee University logoLee UniversityCleveland · Gulf South · Coach Bubba SmithTrevecca Nazarene University logoTrevecca Nazarene UniversityNashville · Gulf South · Coach Nathan Moran

Division III · 3

Rhodes College logoRhodes CollegeMemphis · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Steven GoodsonUniversity of the South logoUniversity of the SouthSewanee · Southern Athletic Association · Coach Will MerrellMaryville College logoMaryville CollegeMaryville · Collegiate Conference of the South · Coach Mark Sansone

NAIA · 9

Cumberland University logoCumberland UniversityLebanon · Mid-South · Coach Eric Evans IIBethel University logoBethel UniversityMcKenzie · Mid-South · Coach Jeff BrittMilligan University logoMilligan UniversityMilligan · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Bill RobinsonTennessee Wesleyan University logoTennessee Wesleyan UniversityAthens · Appalachian Athletic · Coach Randy Casey

Junior college · 11

Chattanooga State Community College logoChattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga · Region 7 · Coach Jay PriceJackson State Community College logoJackson State Community CollegeJackson · Region 7 · Coach Cameron CatesSouthwest Tennessee Community College logoSouthwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis · Region 7 · Coach Jarrett StephensVolunteer State Community College logoVolunteer State Community CollegeGallatin · Region 7 · Coach Johnny Lynn

Other associations · 1

Welch College logoWelch CollegeGallatin · NCCAA Division II, Mid-South
Questions

Questions about Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

Quick answers about the programs and how to reach their coaches.

How many colleges in Tennessee have Men's Basketball?

45 colleges in Tennessee have Men's Basketball programs: 11 Division I, 10 Division II, 3 Division III, 9 NAIA and 11 Junior college.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D1 Men's Basketball?

11 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball: Austin Peay State University, Belmont University, East Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, University of Memphis and 3 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D2 Men's Basketball?

10 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball: Carson-Newman University, Christian Brothers University, King University, Lane College, Lee University, Le Moyne-Owen College, Lincoln Memorial University, Trevecca Nazarene University and 2 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have D3 Men's Basketball?

3 colleges in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball: Maryville College, Rhodes College and University of the South.

Which colleges in Tennessee have NAIA Men's Basketball?

9 colleges in Tennessee compete in NAIA Men's Basketball: Bethel University, Bryan College, Dayton, Cumberland University, Fisk University, Freed-Hardeman University, Johnson University, Milligan University, Tennessee Wesleyan University and 1 more.

Which colleges in Tennessee have JUCO Men's Basketball?

11 colleges in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college Men's Basketball: Chattanooga State Community College, Cleveland State Community College, Columbia State Community College, Dyersburg State Community College, Jackson State Community College, Motlow State Community College, Pellissippi State Community College, Roane State Community College and 3 more.

What is the most affordable college in Tennessee with Men's Basketball?

Roane State Community College has the lowest average net price at $5,249 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Men's Basketball programs in Tennessee compete in?

The Region 7 has the most Men's Basketball programs in Tennessee.

Who are the Men's Basketball head coaches in Tennessee?

Rick Barnes (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Mark Byington (Vanderbilt University), Penny Hardaway (University of Memphis), Nick McDevitt (Middle Tennessee State University), Corey Gipson (Austin Peay State University), Kevin Carroll (Lipscomb University), Evan Bradds (Belmont University) and Brooks Savage (East Tennessee State University).

How do I contact Men's Basketball coaches in Tennessee?

There are 218 coaches recruiting Men's Basketball in Tennessee. Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see who recruits your position and send personal messages from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

By division

Men's Basketball colleges by division in Tennessee

The most popular programs at each level, with links to the full lists.

D1 Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

11 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division I.

D2 Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

10 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

3 schools in Tennessee compete in NCAA Division III.

NAIA Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

9 schools in Tennessee compete in NAIA.

JUCO Men's Basketball colleges in Tennessee

11 schools in Tennessee compete in NJCAA junior college.