College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Girls — typical rangeUTR 6.5–9.5
Boys — typical rangeUTR 9.0–11.5
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
The Lady Bears won their eighth consecutive CIAA Women's Tennis Championship in 2026 (15th overall), going undefeated in conference play at 11-0 (12-6 overall) and earning the CIAA's automatic bid as the No. 7 seed in the 2026 NCAA Atlantic Region.
Head coach Sunday Enitan, at Shaw since 2000, was named 2026 CIAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Year; under his direction the Bears and Lady Bears have combined to win 22 CIAA championships.
2026 All-CIAA: Serena Teluwo (CIAA Player of the Year), Camilla Angiani-Mortino, Halley Banda.
Shaw Women's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Shaw University Women's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Sunday Enitan (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division II recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Shaw University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 6.5–9.5 (girls) and 9.0–11.5 (boys). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for Shaw University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Shaw University offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the Shaw University Women's Tennis program?
Sunday Enitan is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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