Persistence to graduation for division I basketball players at a large, non-revenue generating university

This research focused on the challenges and obstacles presented to men's basketball players attending a large, 4-year, public, Division I, non-revenue generating university concerning attaining academic success and persistence to graduation. This study identified patterns and common experiences of current men's basketball players, coaches and administrators at a large, 4-year, public, Division I, non-revenue generating university. Through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and observations, this study potentially revealed a better understanding of the perspectives and circumstances that influence academic success and persistence to graduation.