Head Coach
Chris Herman
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Illinois Valley Community College Basketball
Illinois Valley Community College offers a direct path to both playing time and degree completion. Coach Chris Herman builds a program that values development over depth, meaning guards and forwards who come in ready to compete typically see the floor early. That matters for your film and transfer positioning. The Arrowhead Conference provides consistent competition and regular exposure to four- year programs actively recruiting from the junior college level. You're not playing in a vacuum; scouts and coaches know what NJCAA basketball represents, and a strong season here translates into legitimate transfer options. Equally important: a two-year degree from Illinois Valley is transferable and job-ready. The college prioritizes academic advising alongside athletic development, so you're building credentials whether you move to a Division II program, Division III school, or step away from basketball with marketable skills. Many players use their first year to raise their GPA and test fit before committing to a four-year institution. Coach Herman's approach emphasizes ball movement, floor spacing, and individual skill development. He wants players who understand their role, work within the system, and improve measurably month to month. The program doesn't promise easy wins, it promises opportunity and accountability. If you're realistic about where you are now and serious about where you want to be in two years, Illinois Valley delivers both the development environment and the credential. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$3,176/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
2,040
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,176 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,453 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,054 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,374 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,129 / year
- $110,001+
- $11,479 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,040
- Average net price
- $3,176 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,380 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $17,358 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Arrowhead Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Danville Area Community College
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Location Danville, IL | Enrollment 1,508 | Avg. net price $3,398 |
Illinois Central College
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Location East Peoria, IL | Enrollment 5,052 | Avg. net price $10,829 |
Illinois Valley Community College
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Location Oglesby, IL | Enrollment 2,040 | Avg. net price $3,176 |
John Wood Community College
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Location Quincy, IL | Enrollment 1,371 | Avg. net price $6,248 |
Kankakee Community College
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Location Kankakee, IL | Enrollment 1,985 | Avg. net price $3,419 |
Lake Land College
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Location Mattoon, IL | Enrollment 2,448 | Avg. net price $5,445 |
Lincoln Land Community College
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Location Springfield, IL | Enrollment 3,976 | Avg. net price $3,659 |
Lincoln Trail College
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Location Robinson, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Parkland College
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Location Champaign, IL | Enrollment 3,348 | Avg. net price $5,553 |
Spoon River College
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Location Macomb, IL | Enrollment 774 | Avg. net price $7,652 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Illinois Valley Community College JUCO?
Yes, Illinois Valley Community College is a JUCO program in the Arrowhead Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Illinois Valley Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Illinois Valley Community College in?
Illinois Valley Community College competes in the Arrowhead Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Illinois Valley Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,176 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 Illinois Valley Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,040 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Illinois Valley 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.
The Commitment Illinois Valley Community College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Illinois Valley Community 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.