Basketball Staff Contacts
Loading staff directory…
About Kilgore College Basketball
Kilgore College operates at the NJCAA level, which means you'll get real minutes and actual development time—not a redshirt bench situation. Head Coach Brian Hoberecht runs a program in the Texas Eastern Athletic Conference that values fundamentals and consistency over flash. If you're a player still developing your game, this is a place where you'll get meaningful court time to prove yourself. The junior college route works best for athletes who need another year or two to add strength, refine their mechanics, or prove they're ready for a four-year program. Kilgore offers that runway. You'll compete against solid NJCAA competition, build a film worth showing to Division II and III programs, and attend class at an affordable price point. What you won't find here is coddling. Hoberecht expects effort, accountability, and improvement. Players who come in ready to work—not just ready to play—find success. The program provides legitimate basketball education and the chance to transfer up, which is often the entire goal at the junior college level. If you're realistic about where you are as a player and serious about getting better, Kilgore gives you the structure and opportunity to do both. It's a straightforward program for straightforward student- athletes. Players who arrive at college campus-ready—technically polished and physically prepared—get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
How JUCO Basketball Recruiting Works
Junior college coaches recruit differently than NCAA Division I staffs. Walk-on tryouts are common, signing windows extend later into the spring, and roster turnover is higher — meaning open spots exist year-round. Most NJCAA programs recruit locally first, but players who demonstrate film improvement and consistent development get evaluated regardless of geography.
NJCAA eligibility runs through the Eligibility Center but uses a separate certification process from the NCAA. There is no sliding scale — you need a high school diploma or GED, and 48 semester hours of transfer credit satisfies most transfer requirements to four-year programs. Academic eligibility requirements are generally more flexible than NCAA standards.
If you are building toward a four-year transfer, treat your JUCO year as a proving ground, not a fallback. Coaches at D1, D2, and NAIA programs actively watch JUCO film. Players who earn significant minutes in competitive NJCAA regions get evaluated.
Using a Post-Grad Year to Reach JUCO Programs
JUCO programs like Kilgore College offer a proven pathway to four-year basketball. FCP's post-graduate basketball program helps players build the film, grades, and exposure that NJCAA coaches need to see before offering roster spots. Many FCP alumni have gone on to compete at the JUCO level and transfer to NCAA programs.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Kilgore College.
Targeting Kilgore College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Kilgore College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026