Head Coach
Joe Vaadi
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Jefferson Community College Basketball
You're at a crossroads, maybe your high school path didn't lead where you hoped, or you need another year to develop before stepping into a four-year program. Either way, you're looking for a place that treats junior college basketball seriously, not as a consolation prize. Jefferson Community College, competing in the NJCAA's Northern Athletic Conference, gives you exactly that. Head coach Joe Vaadi has built a program where players actually develop. He understands that this year matters, it's your chance to prove yourself, build discipline, and arrive at your next level genuinely ready. What makes this different is the honest feedback you'll get. Vaadi doesn't inflate egos or promise shortcuts. He coaches players who are hungry to move forward, and he structures the season to help you compete while growing as a student-athlete. You'll face quality opponents in the Northern Athletic Conference, experience winning basketball expectations, and get real coaching on what the next level demands. New York location means you're not isolated. The Northeast junior college scene is competitive, which means every game prepares you. You'll build your film in front of coaches who watch this conference closely. This is the work year. It's the chance to show you belong at a four-year program, if you're willing to commit to improvement every single day. 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.
Net price
$8,372/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
1,499
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,372 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,142 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,335 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,003 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,283 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,210 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,499
- Average net price
- $8,372 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,504 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,156 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Clinton Community College
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Location Plattsburgh, NY | Enrollment 400 | Avg. net price $9,116 |
Herkimer County Community College
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Location Town of Herkimer, NY | Enrollment 1,168 | Avg. net price $13,103 |
Jefferson Community College
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Location Watertown, NY | Enrollment 1,499 | Avg. net price $8,372 |
Mohawk Valley Community College
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Location Utica, NY | Enrollment 2,950 | Avg. net price $5,717 |
North Country Community College
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Location Saranac Lake, NY | Enrollment 819 | Avg. net price $12,639 |
Onondaga Community College
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Location Syracuse, NY | Enrollment 4,456 | Avg. net price $5,201 |
SUNY Broome Community College
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Location Binghamton, NY | Enrollment 3,055 | Avg. net price $10,036 |
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Location Town of Dryden, NY | Enrollment 1,469 | Avg. net price $13,637 |
| UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield View program → | Location Marshfield, WI | Enrollment 7,306 | Avg. net price $14,757 |
| UW-Stevens Point at Wausau View program → | Location Wausau, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson Community College JUCO?
Yes, Jefferson Community College is a JUCO program in the Northern Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Jefferson Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Jefferson Community College in?
Jefferson Community College competes in the Northern Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Jefferson Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,372 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 Jefferson Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,499 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Jefferson 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 Jefferson Community College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Jefferson 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.