Head Coach
John Cooksey
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Harry S Truman College Basketball
On game nights at Harry S Truman College, the gym fills with the kind of energy that comes from a program built on grit and purpose. Coach John Cooksey has shaped something real here, a basketball culture where junior college players don't just compete; they transform. Truman sits in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference, a league that demands toughness and execution, and the program has learned to thrive in that environment. The Truman story is one of second chances and forward momentum. This is where players come to prove themselves, to sharpen their skills against quality competition, and to catch the attention of four-year programs. Cooksey understands the junior college mission deeply, he builds rosters with hunger, players who know this is their moment to elevate their game and their opportunities. The Chicago area brings its own character to the program. Truman draws from a talent-rich region and plays in a conference where every night tests your commitment to improvement. The atmosphere around the team reflects that standard: basketball that is direct, efficient, and competitive. If you're looking at a junior college path, Truman offers real development under a coach who has earned his players' trust. The program values consistent work and measurable growth, the kind of foundation that prepares you for the next level. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$6,079/yr
Grad rate
26%
Enrollment
2,505
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,079 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,468 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,267 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,211 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,015 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,159 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,505
- Average net price
- $6,079 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,710 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,540 / year
- Graduation rate
- 26%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicago Area Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Harry S Truman College
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Location Independence, IL | Enrollment 2,505 | Avg. net price $6,079 |
Kennedy-King College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,777 | Avg. net price $7,250 |
Malcolm X College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 6,409 | Avg. net price $6,258 |
Morton College
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Location Cicero, IL | Enrollment 2,640 | Avg. net price $6,075 |
Olive-Harvey College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,661 | Avg. net price $6,760 |
Prairie State College
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Location Chicago Heights, IL | Enrollment 2,443 | Avg. net price $4,220 |
Richard J. Daley College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 2,789 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
South Suburban College
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Location South Holland, IL | Enrollment 2,042 | Avg. net price $2,011 |
Wilbur Wright College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 4,372 | Avg. net price $5,287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harry S Truman College JUCO?
Yes, Harry S Truman College is a JUCO program in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Harry S Truman College men's basketball.
What conference is Harry S Truman College in?
Harry S Truman College competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Harry S Truman College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,079 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 Harry S Truman College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,505 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Harry S Truman 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.
Your Eligibility for Harry S Truman College 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 Harry S Truman College'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.