Head Coach
Thomas Trotter
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Kennedy-King College Basketball
The NJCAA's Chicago Area Athletic Conference operates in a region where junior college hoops punches above its weight, programs here regularly develop players who land Power 5 offers or professional opportunities. Kennedy-King College is part of that pipeline, competing in a conference where coaching turnover and roster development cycles move faster than four-year programs, creating unpredictable windows for playing time. Head coach Thomas Trotter oversees a program built on defensive intensity and ball movement. The Cougars lean toward guard-heavy lineups that emphasize perimeter shooting and transition pace. If you're a skilled guard with consistent range or a versatile wing who can defend multiple positions, you fit the mold. Trotter's staff values coachability and effort consistency, this isn't a system that rewards isolation scoring or loose approach. The Chicago Area Athletic Conference itself is competitive regionally, with several programs targeting the same recruiting pool. That competition matters: it means roster spots are earned, not given. Two-year plans here often reflect the NJCAA's real strength, using junior college as a true development stepping stone rather than a destination. Academically, Kennedy-King offers legitimate pathways for players serious about transfer mobility. But roster spots depend on immediate impact. If you're considering this level, understand the timeline: you're expected to contribute year one while positioning yourself for a D1 or stronger NJCAA destination year two. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$7,250/yr
Grad rate
26%
Enrollment
1,777
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,250 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,115 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,828 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,519 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,167 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,606 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,777
- Average net price
- $7,250 / 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 Kennedy-King College JUCO?
Yes, Kennedy-King College is a JUCO program in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Kennedy-King College men's basketball.
What conference is Kennedy-King College in?
Kennedy-King College competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Kennedy-King College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,250 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 Kennedy-King College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,777 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Kennedy-King 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 Kennedy-King 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 Kennedy-King 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.