Division II

Below the powerhouses

Division II is the intermediate competitive tier in NCAA college athletics, positioned between Division I and Division III.

Schools in Division II typically offer some athletic scholarships but have smaller budgets and less national visibility than Division I programs: She played Division II basketball at a small state university.

Often shortened to D2 or D-II.

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NCAA tier without scholarships

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Division IIblue bloods

Aristocratic lineage holders

Ohio State · Alabama · Duke

athletic prestige and resources

Division IIAlabama football

Dominant southern college program

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