Western Carolina University Men's Basketball
Western Carolina University (WCU) · Cullowhee, North Carolina · Public university
Western Carolina University Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at Western Carolina University who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
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The program
Where Western Carolina University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Southern Conference
- Program level
- Recognized
- Athletics site
- catamountsports.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
- 16 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 60% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.
- Location
- Cullowhee, North Carolina
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- wcu.edu
About Western Carolina University Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Tim Craft, the Head Coach, leads the Western Carolina University Men's Basketball staff of 8 coaches, verified June 2026. Western Carolina University (WCU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball as a member of the Southern Conference. Western Carolina University is a large public school in Cullowhee, North Carolina with 11,686 undergraduates, a 82% acceptance rate and an average net price of $13,767 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Western Carolina University Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Tim Craft, the Head Coach and Adam Bullard, the Assistant Coach. Western Carolina University has 8 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 Tim can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Western Carolina University typically score 1080–1270 on the SAT and 19–25 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 Western Carolina University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Western Carolina University Men's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Western Carolina University D1?
Yes. Western Carolina University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Basketball, in the Southern Conference.
Is Western Carolina University public or private?
Western Carolina University is a public school in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
What conference is Western Carolina University Men's Basketball in?
The Southern Conference.
Does Western Carolina University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
Western Carolina 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 Western Carolina University Men's Basketball have?
8 coaches, led by Tim Craft, the Head Coach.
How much does Western Carolina University cost?
In-state tuition is $1,000 and out-of-state tuition is $5,000 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,767.
What is the Western Carolina University acceptance rate?
82% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Western Carolina University?
Admitted students typically score 1080–1270 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Western Carolina University Men's Basketball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.