Head Coach
Sean Stochl
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Harper College Basketball
The Northern Illinois Athletic Conference runs tight, defensive basketball, and Harper College has built its identity around that discipline under Sean Stochl. Junior college basketball often gets overlooked as a development pathway, but the NJCAA is where scouts consistently find guards who can run a system and forwards who move without the ball. Stochl's program emphasizes ball movement and transition defense, which means guards need court vision beyond scoring ability, and wings have to defend multiple positions. Harper operates in a competitive regional landscape where roster construction matters more than individual accolades. The program prioritizes players who understand spacing, accept role clarity, and compete on every possession. If you're a 6'2" guard who can facilitate or a 6'7" forward with mobility and defensive versatility, this is a program that will develop those skills in a structured environment. Stochl values consistency over flash, the kind of player who earns minutes through effort and basketball IQ rather than highlight plays. The junior college route works best for recruits needing a final stepping stone to a four-year program or those who want meaningful minutes while proving themselves in a competitive setting. Harper's conference placement means solid mid-majors and D2 programs regularly evaluate NJCAA tape, especially from the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$10,058/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
9,313
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,058 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,406 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,403 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,451 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $14,382 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,649 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 9,313
- Average net price
- $10,058 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,038 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,090 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Illinois Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
College of DuPage
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Location Glen Ellyn, IL | Enrollment 16,114 | Avg. net price $5,165 |
College of Lake County
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Location Waukegan, IL | Enrollment 9,420 | Avg. net price $7,280 |
Elgin Community College
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Location Elgin, IL | Enrollment 6,648 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
Harper College
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Location Prospect Heights, IL | Enrollment 9,313 | Avg. net price $10,058 |
Joliet Junior College
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Location Joliet, IL | Enrollment 9,306 | Avg. net price $4,588 |
McHenry County College
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Location Crystal Lake, IL | Enrollment 4,691 | Avg. net price $11,434 |
Moraine Valley Community College
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Location Palos Hills, IL | Enrollment 7,490 | Avg. net price $3,887 |
Oakton Community College
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Location Skokie, IL | Enrollment 6,072 | Avg. net price $3,948 |
Triton College
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Location River Grove, IL | Enrollment 6,902 | Avg. net price $3,243 |
Waubonsee Community College
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Location Sugar Grove, IL | Enrollment 5,721 | Avg. net price $2,551 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harper College JUCO?
Yes, Harper College is a JUCO program in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Harper College men's basketball.
What conference is Harper College in?
Harper College competes in the Northern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Harper College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,058 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 Harper College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 9,313 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Harper 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.
The Commitment Harper College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Harper College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.