Itawamba Community College Men's Basketball

JUCO Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Mississippi

Itawamba Community College

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Mississippi Association of Community Colleges

Grant Pate

Head Coach

Grant Pate

Program contact: Darrian Wilson, Assistant Coach ddwilson@iccms.edu
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About Itawamba Community College Basketball

Itawamba Community College offers junior college basketball at the NJCAA level in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges. This is a straightforward path for players who need development time, want reliable playing minutes, or are working to raise their profile before moving to a four- year program. Head coach Grant Pate runs a program that values effort and consistency, you won't find shortcuts here, but you will find opportunity. The reality of NJCAA basketball is that competition varies, and scouts know it. What matters is how you use your time. Playing 20+ minutes per game against competitive opponents teaches more than riding the bench at a higher level. You develop habits, improve efficiency, and build film that matters to Division II and lower-level Division I coaches. Itawamba serves players who are honest about where they stand. If you're a late bloomer, recovering from injury, or need a stepping stone to your next level, this program can be that platform. The junior college route requires discipline, you have two years to prove you're ready for four-year college basketball. Coach Pate's program prioritizes players who understand the assignment. Your academics still count here. Junior college requires real progress toward a degree, and transferring successfully depends on your transcripts matching your athletic growth. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.

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Net price

$2,729/yr

Grad rate

59%

Enrollment

4,167

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $2,729 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $2,724 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $1,603 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $2,565 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $4,280 / year
$110,001+: $8,648 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 4,167
Average net price: $2,729 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $3,420 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $5,820 / year
Graduation rate: 59%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Teams

Mississippi Association of Community Colleges men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Coahoma Community College View program →	Location Clarksdale, MS	Enrollment 1,144	Avg. net price $1,198
Copiah-Lincoln Community College View program →	Location Wesson, MS	Enrollment 1,922	Avg. net price $3,733
East Central Community College View program →	Location Decatur, MS	Enrollment 1,520	Avg. net price $5,533
East Mississippi Community College View program →	Location Lowndes, MS	Enrollment 2,838	Avg. net price $3,276
Hinds Community College View program →	Location Warren, MS	Enrollment 6,397	Avg. net price $7,424
Holmes Community College View program →	Location Goodman, MS	Enrollment 3,958	Avg. net price $4,920
Itawamba Community College View program →	Location Fulton, MS	Enrollment 4,167	Avg. net price $2,729
Jones College View program →	Location Ellisville, MS	Enrollment 3,535	Avg. net price $5,252
Meridian Community College View program →	Location Meridian, MS	Enrollment 2,156	Avg. net price $6,473
Mississippi Delta Community College View program →	Location Greenwood, MS	Enrollment 1,413	Avg. net price $36
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College View program →	Location Gulfport, MS	Enrollment 6,353	Avg. net price $7,502
Northeast Mississippi Community College View program →	Location Booneville, MS	Enrollment 2,698	Avg. net price $6,765
Northwest Mississippi Community College View program →	Location Senatobia, MS	Enrollment 5,452	Avg. net price $10,559
Pearl River Community College View program →	Location Poplarville, MS	Enrollment 4,903	Avg. net price $5,878
Southwest Mississippi Community College View program →	Location Pike, MS	Enrollment 1,474	Avg. net price $3,318

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itawamba Community College JUCO?

Yes, Itawamba Community College is a JUCO program in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Itawamba Community College men's basketball.

What conference is Itawamba Community College in?

Itawamba Community College competes in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Itawamba Community College?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,729 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 Itawamba Community College?

College Scorecard reports approximately 4,167 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Itawamba Community College?

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