Head Coach
Matt Johnson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Bay College Basketball
Bay College basketball under head coach Matt Johnson has built something worth pursuing. This NJCAA program competes in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association with a commitment to developing players who are ready for the next level, whether that's a four-year program or professional basketball. Johnson's approach centers on fundamentals, accountability, and creating an environment where junior college athletes understand they're competing for their futures, not just their team. What sets Bay apart is the deliberate investment in player development. The program doesn't just fill rosters; it creates pathways. Players here get genuine opportunities to showcase improvement, earn playing time through merit, and build film that translates to four-year opportunities. The coaching staff treats the junior college stage as what it should be, a bridge to bigger platforms, not a parking lot. Bay's location in Michigan connects you to a competitive regional landscape while offering the community college advantage: smaller rosters mean more touches, more responsibility, and more visibility during games that matter. If you're serious about proving yourself, improving your game in a structured environment, and earning your way to the next opportunity, this is a program that respects that grind. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$9,028/yr
Grad rate
26%
Enrollment
1,223
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $9,028 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,516 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,035 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,625 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,637 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,742 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,223
- Average net price
- $9,028 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,880 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,172 / year
- Graduation rate
- 26%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Michigan Community College Athletic Association Teams
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Location Alpena, MI | Enrollment 732 | Avg. net price $3,238 |
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Location Brimley, MI | Enrollment 1,223 | Avg. net price $9,028 |
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Location University Center, MI | Enrollment 6,573 | Avg. net price $7,911 |
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Location Centreville, MI | Enrollment 600 | Avg. net price $5,737 |
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Location Houghton, MI | Enrollment 511 | Avg. net price $6,623 |
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Location Grand Rapids, MI | Enrollment 10,698 | Avg. net price $3,357 |
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Location Dearborn, MI | Enrollment 8,643 | Avg. net price $317 |
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Location Jackson, MI | Enrollment 3,422 | Avg. net price $9,797 |
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Location Kalamazoo, MI | Enrollment 4,997 | Avg. net price $2,461 |
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Location Battle Creek, MI | Enrollment 2,971 | Avg. net price $4,975 |
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Location Grayling, MI | Enrollment 1,023 | Avg. net price $5,522 |
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Location Benton Harbor, MI | Enrollment 2,105 | Avg. net price $5,404 |
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Location Lansing, MI | Enrollment 8,207 | Avg. net price $5,292 |
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Location Warren, MI | Enrollment 13,876 | Avg. net price — |
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Location Mount Pleasant, MI | Enrollment 2,098 | Avg. net price $5,846 |
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Location Flint, MI | Enrollment 5,251 | Avg. net price $9,438 |
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Location Muskegon, MI | Enrollment 2,760 | Avg. net price $3,531 |
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Location Gaylord, MI | Enrollment 942 | Avg. net price $9,006 |
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Location Royal Oak, MI | Enrollment 12,748 | Avg. net price $5,190 |
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Location Livonia, MI | Enrollment 7,511 | Avg. net price $9,329 |
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Location Dowagiac, MI | Enrollment 1,431 | Avg. net price $6,613 |
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Location Port Huron, MI | Enrollment 2,138 | Avg. net price $10,902 |
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Location Detroit, MI | Enrollment 7,423 | Avg. net price $5,268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay College JUCO?
Yes, Bay College is a JUCO program in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Bay College men's basketball.
What conference is Bay College in?
Bay College competes in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Bay College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,028 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Bay College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,223 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Bay College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Targeting Bay College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Bay College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.