Head Coach
Rafael Howard
rhoward04@clevelandstatecc.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Cleveland State Community College Basketball
Cleveland State Community College offers a direct path to basketball and a degree that works. Under head coach Rafael Howard, the Vikings compete in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association within the NJCAA, a league designed to develop players for four-year transfers while keeping tuition manageable and academic standards realistic. Here's what matters: you get significant playing time as a freshman, which means film for the transfer portal and genuine development in a competitive conference. The coaching staff prioritizes player progression and positions guards and bigs for success at the next level. You'll play meaningful minutes, build relationships with a coach who evaluates your growth, and earn credit toward a degree that transfers cleanly to universities across the region. The TCAA schedule tests you against established programs, so scouts and four-year schools see the competition level. Rafael Howard's track record shows he develops talent intentionally, not just showcasing it. If you're a solid player who needs a runway to prove yourself, this is the environment that gives you one. The financial piece matters too. Community college costs less than most four-year programs, and you're not red-shirting while paying full price. Two years of starter minutes, a transferable degree, and a proven path to a Power Conference or mid-major roster. That's the value proposition. 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/.
Net price
$10,503/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
1,975
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,503 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,485 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,820 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,050 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,211 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,143 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,975
- Average net price
- $10,503 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,228 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $8,588 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Tennessee Community College Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Chattanooga State Community College
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Location Chattanooga, TN | Enrollment 5,284 | Avg. net price $5,286 |
Cleveland State Community College
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Location Cleveland, TN | Enrollment 1,975 | Avg. net price $10,503 |
Columbia State Community College
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Location Columbia, TN | Enrollment 3,897 | Avg. net price $6,788 |
Dyersburg State Community College
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Location Dyersburg, TN | Enrollment 2,103 | Avg. net price $6,557 |
Jackson State Community College
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Location Jackson, TN | Enrollment 2,511 | Avg. net price $7,025 |
Motlow State Community College
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Location Lynchburg, TN | Enrollment 3,962 | Avg. net price $12,645 |
Roane State Community College
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Location Rockwood, TN | Enrollment 3,250 | Avg. net price $1,635 |
Southwest Tennessee Community College
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Location Memphis, TN | Enrollment 5,047 | Avg. net price $5,091 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cleveland State Community College JUCO?
Yes, Cleveland State Community College is a JUCO program in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cleveland State Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Cleveland State Community College in?
Cleveland State Community College competes in the Tennessee Community College Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cleveland State Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,503 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 Cleveland State Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,975 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cleveland State Community 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.
Compete at the Level Cleveland State Community College Scouts
JUCO coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Cleveland State Community College need to make a decision.
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.