Central Lakes College-Brainerd Men's Basketball

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Central Lakes College-Brainerd

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Minnesota College Athletic Conference

Jim Russell

Head Coach

Jim Russell

james.russell@clcmn.edu

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About Central Lakes College-Brainerd Basketball

Central Lakes College-Brainerd offers a straightforward path: earn your degree while developing your game at the NJCAA level in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. Head Coach Jim Russell builds a program focused on player development and creating clear pathways to four-year opportunities. At a junior college, you get meaningful playing time to prove yourself, something difficult to guarantee at larger programs, while maintaining the academic progress that matters for your long-term prospects. The value proposition is practical. You're competing in a structured NJCAA environment that scouts and four-year coaches monitor actively. The junior college route works for players who need another season or two to raise their profile, strengthen their academics, or both. Central Lakes provides the platform; your performance determines your next destination. Coach Russell and his staff understand that junior college is a stepping stone, not a destination. They prioritize players who treat it that way, who commit to improvement, handle classroom responsibilities, and position themselves for transfer opportunities. You'll compete, develop skills, and maintain eligibility at an affordable cost while your transcript builds value. This is the practical middle ground: genuine competition, degree-granting institution, coach invested in your development, and proven access to the transfer portal. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.

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Net price

$15,556/yr

Grad rate

56%

Enrollment

1,614

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $15,556 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $11,751 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $13,041 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $14,075 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $18,602 / year
$110,001+: $22,257 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,614
Average net price: $15,556 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $6,476 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $6,476 / year
Graduation rate: 56%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Minnesota College Athletic Conference Teams

Minnesota College Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Anoka-Ramsey Community College View program →	Location Cambridge, MN	Enrollment 4,201	Avg. net price $20,159
Central Lakes College-Brainerd View program →	Location Brainerd, MN	Enrollment 1,614	Avg. net price $15,556
Dakota County Technical College View program →	Location Rosemount, MN	Enrollment 2,168	Avg. net price $20,329
Minnesota North College – Hibbing View program →	Location Northfield, MN	Enrollment 2,013	Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Itasca View program →	Location Northfield, MN	Enrollment 2,013	Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Mesabi Range View program →	Location Northfield, MN	Enrollment 2,013	Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Rainy River View program →	Location Northfield, MN	Enrollment 2,013	Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Vermilion View program →	Location Northfield, MN	Enrollment 2,013	Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota State Community & Technical College View program →	Location Moorhead, MN	Enrollment 2,942	Avg. net price $14,404
Minnesota West Community & Technical College View program →	Location Pipestone, MN	Enrollment 1,762	Avg. net price $11,331
Northland Community & Technical College View program →	Location East Grand Forks, MN	Enrollment 1,554	Avg. net price $19,003
Ridgewater College View program →	Location Hutchinson, MN	Enrollment 2,162	Avg. net price $17,043
Riverland Community College View program →	Location Austin, MN	Enrollment 2,003	Avg. net price $14,434
Rochester Community and Technical College View program →	Location Rochester, MN	Enrollment 3,365	Avg. net price $18,037
St. Cloud Technical & Community College View program →	Location Saint Cloud, MN	Enrollment 3,113	Avg. net price $14,905

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Lakes College-Brainerd JUCO?

Yes, Central Lakes College-Brainerd is a JUCO program in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Central Lakes College-Brainerd men's basketball.

What conference is Central Lakes College-Brainerd in?

Central Lakes College-Brainerd competes in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,556 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 Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

College Scorecard reports approximately 1,614 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Central Lakes College-Brainerd?

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.

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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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.