Head Coach
Karl Sorby
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Dakota College at Bottineau Basketball
Walk into the gymnasium at Dakota College at Bottineau, and you'll sense something that doesn't fade, a program built on the principle that junior college basketball is a launchpad, not a consolation prize. Head coach Karl Sorby has cultivated a culture where players arrive as prospects and leave as developed competitors ready for four-year opportunities. The Mon-Dak Athletic Conference has long been a proving ground for serious basketball. Here in North Dakota, distractions are few and commitment runs deep. Players who come through Bottineau understand that their two years matter intensely. They're competing against themselves and their peers in an environment where coaches know your name, your game, and your potential. The program's philosophy centers on skill development and accountability, the kind of fundamentals that translate immediately when players move on. Sorby's approach emphasizes both on-court growth and the character required to succeed at the next level. He recruits players willing to invest in improvement, knowing that junior college basketball demands maturity and purpose. Alumni have moved forward to NCAA Division II and III programs, carrying with them the discipline they learned in this place. This is basketball stripped to its essence: hard work, clear feedback, and genuine pathways forward. It's the kind of environment where your trajectory is determined by your dedication. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$11,499/yr
Grad rate
48%
Enrollment
399
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,499 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,031 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,296 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,432 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,433 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,257 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 399
- Average net price
- $11,499 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,491 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,408 / year
- Graduation rate
- 48%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mon-Dak Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Dakota College at Bottineau
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Location Bottineau, ND | Enrollment 399 | Avg. net price $11,499 |
Lake Region State College – ND
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Location Devils Lake, ND | Enrollment 611 | Avg. net price $13,501 |
North Dakota State College of Science
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Location Fargo, ND | Enrollment 1,909 | Avg. net price $11,706 |
United Tribes Technical College
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Location Bismarck, ND | Enrollment 569 | Avg. net price $2,368 |
Williston State College
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Location Williston, ND | Enrollment 651 | Avg. net price $7,309 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dakota College at Bottineau JUCO?
Yes, Dakota College at Bottineau is a JUCO program in the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dakota College at Bottineau men's basketball.
What conference is Dakota College at Bottineau in?
Dakota College at Bottineau competes in the Mon-Dak Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dakota College at Bottineau?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,499 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 Dakota College at Bottineau?
College Scorecard reports approximately 399 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dakota College at Bottineau?
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.
Your Eligibility for Dakota College at Bottineau Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before JUCO coaches ask the question, so when Dakota College at Bottineau's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.