What UTR Do You Need for NCAA Division I — Lower / developing programs Tennis?
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:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 10.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 8.0–10.0
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 Bulldogs men won their sixth consecutive MEAC championship in 2026 - the program's 21st conference title overall
South Carolina State earned a No. 9 ITA regional ranking during the 2026 campaign
Hardeep Judge was named the 2026 ITA/Dunlop Carolina Regional Coach of the Year and 2026 MEAC Coach of the Year; he is a two-time USTA Coach of the Year
The Bulldogs compete in the MEAC from Orangeburg, South Carolina
South Carolina State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the South Carolina State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Hardeep Judge (Head Tennis Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NCAA Division I recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for South Carolina State University NCAA Division I tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 10.0–11.5 (boys) and 8.0–10.0 (girls). 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 South Carolina State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University Men's Tennis program?
Hardeep Judge is the head tennis coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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