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 9.0–11.5
Girls — typical rangeUTR 6.5–9.5
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.
Andre Cunningham, a Charleston native and former WVSU player, was named head men's coach prior to 2022-23 and has improved the team's win total in every season.
The 2025-26 season was historic: the program's most wins ever and its first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional.
2026 All-MEC First Team: Forkane Lebdi; Second Team: Niclas Naedele. Graduate assistant Clara Sobius joined from Tarleton State (four years at the DI level).
West Virginia State Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the West Virginia State University Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Andre Cunningham (Head 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 West Virginia State University NCAA Division II tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 9.0–11.5 (boys) and 6.5–9.5 (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 West Virginia State University is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does West Virginia 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 West Virginia State University Men's Tennis program?
Andre Cunningham is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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