Head Coach
Hank Plona
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Indian Hills Community College Basketball
Indian Hills Community College offers a direct pathway to a four-year degree while competing in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. Head coach Hank Plona builds a program where junior college players earn meaningful minutes, develop NBA-level skills, and position themselves for NCAA Division I or II transfer opportunities. The practical reality: you're getting college-credited coursework at a fraction of university costs, playing significant minutes in a competitive conference, and developing under coaching that understands the transfer market. Many Indian Hills athletes move to four-year programs with improved skill sets and established academic progress, eliminating the risk of recruiting limbo. The NJCAA schedule is rigorous, mirroring Division I pace and intensity. Plona's approach emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and the character traits scouts evaluate during the transfer window. You'll compete against quality opponents while maintaining the flexibility to adjust your college path based on where you're developing best. Parents appreciate the financial value: two years of affordable credits, high graduation rates, and a clear pipeline to bachelor's degrees. Players appreciate the competition level and the realistic shot at playing time from day one. It's not a detour, it's a strategic move for athletes serious about continuing their game at the next level. 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
$11,505/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
1,495
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,505 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $10,593 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,600 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,096 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,459 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,561 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,495
- Average net price
- $11,505 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,232 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,120 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Iowa Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Des Moines Area Community College
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Location Newton, IA | Enrollment 10,446 | Avg. net price $7,005 |
Ellsworth Community College
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Location Iowa Falls, IA | Enrollment 499 | Avg. net price $12,300 |
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Indian Hills Community College
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Location Ottumwa, IA | Enrollment 1,495 | Avg. net price $11,505 |
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Iowa Central Community College
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Location Fort Dodge, IA | Enrollment 3,103 | Avg. net price $12,725 |
Iowa Lakes Community College
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Location Emmetsburg, IA | Enrollment 941 | Avg. net price $10,553 |
Iowa Western Community College
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Location Sioux City, IA | Enrollment 2,916 | Avg. net price $16,324 |
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Kirkwood Community College
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA | Enrollment 7,591 | Avg. net price $12,073 |
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Marshalltown Community College
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Location Marshalltown, IA | Enrollment 788 | Avg. net price $7,234 |
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North Iowa Area Community College
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Location Mason City, IA | Enrollment 1,320 | Avg. net price $8,510 |
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Southeastern Community College
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Location West Burlington, IA | Enrollment 1,699 | Avg. net price $12,346 |
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Southwestern Community College
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Location Creston, IA | Enrollment 729 | Avg. net price $12,751 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian Hills Community College JUCO?
Yes, Indian Hills Community College is a JUCO program in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Indian Hills Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Indian Hills Community College in?
Indian Hills Community College competes in the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Indian Hills Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,505 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 Indian Hills Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,495 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Indian Hills 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.
Build the Profile Indian Hills Community College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Indian Hills Community College use every recruiting cycle.
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.