Head Coach
Jason Hopkins
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Cochise College Basketball
Cochise College demands versatility and basketball IQ. Under Jason Hopkins, the Apaches compete in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference, a league that develops junior college talent for four-year programs across the West. This program values guards who can facilitate and wings who understand spacing; Hopkins builds rosters that play disciplined half-court basketball rather than rely on individual scoring binges. The typical Cochise player is coachable, understands positioning on both ends, and recognizes that NJCAA competition rewards consistency over flash. The conference attracts junior college coaches who scout actively, meaning performance here translates directly to recruitment by NCAA Division II and III programs, as well as some mid-major D1 opportunities for standout performers. Your fit depends on whether you're ready to compete immediately in a structured system. Cochise doesn't redshirt extensively, playing time is earned quickly, and the margin between contributor and bench player is narrow. If you're a high school graduate or post-grad looking to prove yourself before moving to a four-year program, Hopkins's program offers real evaluation in a competitive junior college environment. The Arizona Community College Athletic Conference season runs hard, and tape from this league gets watched. Scouts know what to expect from Cochise players: fundamental soundness, toughness, and readiness to contribute. 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
$7,684/yr
Grad rate
25%
Enrollment
3,096
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,684 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,327 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,317 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,953 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,812 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,744 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,096
- Average net price
- $7,684 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,304 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,192 / year
- Graduation rate
- 25%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Arizona Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona Western College
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Location Yuma, AZ | Enrollment 6,374 | Avg. net price $8,825 |
Central Arizona College
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 4,912 | Avg. net price $1,161 |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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Location Chandler, AZ | Enrollment 5,051 | Avg. net price $10,579 |
Cochise College
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Location Cochise, AZ | Enrollment 3,096 | Avg. net price $7,684 |
Eastern Arizona College
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Location Thatcher, AZ | Enrollment 2,643 | Avg. net price $9,309 |
Glendale Community College
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Location Glendale, AZ | Enrollment 11,975 | Avg. net price $9,688 |
Phoenix College
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 8,555 | Avg. net price $10,160 |
Pima Community College
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Location Tucson, AZ | Enrollment 14,242 | Avg. net price $3,976 |
Scottsdale Community College
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Location Scottsdale, AZ | Enrollment 5,377 | Avg. net price $10,569 |
South Mountain Community College
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Location Phoenix, AZ | Enrollment 3,645 | Avg. net price $10,386 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cochise College JUCO?
Yes, Cochise College is a JUCO program in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cochise College men's basketball.
What conference is Cochise College in?
Cochise College competes in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cochise College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,684 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 Cochise College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,096 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cochise 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 Cochise College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Cochise 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.