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464 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in New York
Overview

Women's Basketball colleges in New York

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

Programs
128
Coaches recruiting
464
  • 22Division I
  • 12Division II
  • 55Division III
  • 30Junior college

New York has 128 colleges with Women's Basketball programs. Of those, 22 compete in NCAA Division I, 12 in NCAA Division II, 55 in NCAA Division III and 30 at the junior college level. The most popular programs are Syracuse University, St. John's University and Stony Brook University. Their head coaches are Felisha Legette-Jack at Syracuse University, Joe Tartamella at St. John's University and Joy McCorvey at Stony Brook University. 18 schools compete in the Region 3, the most common conference.

Lowest net priceLehman College · $3,961Average yearly cost after aidMost selectiveColumbia University · 4%Acceptance rateLargest campusNew York University · 56,832Undergraduate students
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Division I · 22

Syracuse University logoSyracuse UniversitySyracuse · Atlantic Coast · Coach Felisha Legette-JackSt. John's University logoSt. John's UniversityQueens · Big East · Coach Joe TartamellaStony Brook University logoStony Brook UniversityStony Brook · Colonial Athletic Association · Coach Joy McCorveyColgate University logoColgate UniversityHamilton · Patriot League · Coach Shannon Bush

Division II · 12

Molloy University logoMolloy UniversityRockville Centre · East Coast · Coach Christine VerrelleDominican University New York logoDominican University New YorkOrangeburg · Central Atlantic Collegiate · Coach Bill DienerMercy University logoMercy UniversityDobbs Ferry · East Coast · Coach Scott LagasPace University logoPace UniversityNew York · Northeast 10 · Coach Carrie Seymour

Division III · 55

Hobart and William Smith Colleges logoHobart and William Smith CollegesGeneva · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Seraphine HamiltonNew York University logoNew York UniversityNew York · University Athletic Association · Coach Meg BarberUniversity of Rochester logoUniversity of RochesterRochester · University Athletic Association · Coach Jim ScheibleRochester Institute of Technology logoRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester · Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association · Coach Melissa Kuberka

Junior college · 30

Monroe University logoMonroe UniversityBronx · Region 15 · Coach Damel LingSUNY Broome Community College logoSUNY Broome Community CollegeBinghamton · Region 3 · Coach Craig WilliamsMonroe Community College logoMonroe Community CollegeRochester · Region 3 · Coach Demetrius RhodesOrange County Community College logoOrange County Community CollegeMiddletown · Region 2 · Coach Micah Brand

Other associations · 9

Bryant & Stratton College, Albany logoBryant & Stratton College, AlbanyAlbany · Region 4 · Coach Avyanna YoungBryant & Stratton College, Syracuse North logoBryant & Stratton College, Syracuse NorthLiverpool · Coach Amani FreeFive Towns College logoFive Towns CollegeDix Hills · NSCAA · Coach Sydney MountainAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences logoAlbany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesAlbany · Coach J'Neil Sharpe
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Questions about Women's Basketball colleges in New York

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

How many colleges in New York have Women's Basketball?

128 colleges in New York have Women's Basketball programs: 22 Division I, 12 Division II, 55 Division III and 30 Junior college.

Which colleges in New York have D1 Women's Basketball?

22 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division I Women's Basketball: Binghamton University, Canisius University, Colgate University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Fordham University, Hofstra University, Iona University and 14 more.

Which colleges in New York have D2 Women's Basketball?

12 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division II Women's Basketball: Adelphi University, College of Staten Island, Daemen University, Dominican University New York, D'Youville University, Mercy University, Molloy University, Pace University and 4 more.

Which colleges in New York have D3 Women's Basketball?

55 colleges in New York compete in NCAA Division III Women's Basketball: Alfred University, Bard College, Baruch College, Brooklyn College, City College of New York, Clarkson University, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Elmira College and 47 more.

Which colleges in New York have JUCO Women's Basketball?

30 colleges in New York compete in NJCAA junior college Women's Basketball: Cayuga County Community College, Corning Community College, CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY Bronx Community College, CUNY Hostos Community College, CUNY Kingsborough Community College, CUNY Queensborough Community College, Dutchess Community College and 22 more.

What is the most affordable college in New York with Women's Basketball?

Lehman College has the lowest average net price at $3,961 a year after grants and scholarships.

What conference do most Women's Basketball programs in New York compete in?

The Region 3 has the most Women's Basketball programs in New York.

Who are the Women's Basketball head coaches in New York?

Felisha Legette-Jack (Syracuse University), Joe Tartamella (St. John's University), Joy McCorvey (Stony Brook University), Shannon Bush (Colgate University), Emily Garner (Cornell University), Kristen Sharkey (University at Buffalo), Neil Harrow (Fordham University) and Terry Primm (Siena College).

How do I contact Women's Basketball coaches in New York?

There are 464 coaches recruiting Women's Basketball in New York. 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

Women's Basketball colleges by division in New York

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

D1 Women's Basketball colleges in New York

22 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division I. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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D2 Women's Basketball colleges in New York

12 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division II.

D3 Women's Basketball colleges in New York

55 schools in New York compete in NCAA Division III. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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JUCO Women's Basketball colleges in New York

30 schools in New York compete in NJCAA junior college. The 12 most popular are listed below.

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