Head Coach
Mike Hunter
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Lakeland Community College Basketball
Every season at Lakeland Community College begins the same way: players walking into a gym where basketball is played with purpose. Mike Hunter has built a program rooted in the belief that junior college ball is a proving ground, not a pit stop. For decades, Lakers have used this stage to develop the skills and discipline that translate to four-year programs, and Hunter's coaching approach reflects that philosophy, demanding fundamentals, valuing basketball IQ, and rewarding players who commit to improvement. The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference provides consistent competition that prepares athletes for the jump ahead. Lakeland's identity centers on team basketball: ball movement, defensive intensity, and the kind of consistency that separates recruits ready for the next level from those still figuring out their role. The program attracts players who understand that junior college isn't about ego, it's about evolution. Coaches at four- year schools notice Lakeland products. They notice the work ethic, the coachability, the ability to impact winning. Hunter creates an environment where that translates into opportunity. If you're serious about playing college basketball and serious about improving, this is a place where effort compounds into results. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$3,765/yr
Grad rate
13%
Enrollment
2,773
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,765 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,499 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,482 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,331 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,592 / year
- $110,001+
- $8,499 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,773
- Average net price
- $3,765 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,132 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,495 / year
- Graduation rate
- 13%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bryant & Stratton College – OH
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Location Chesterfield, OH | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $12,704 |
Clark State College
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Location Springfield, OH | Enrollment 3,456 | Avg. net price $10,176 |
Columbus State Community College
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 17,549 | Avg. net price $7,667 |
Cuyahoga Community College
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Location Parma Heights, OH | Enrollment 13,382 | Avg. net price $2,652 |
Edison State Community College
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Location Piqua, OH | Enrollment 1,302 | Avg. net price $6,923 |
Hocking College
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Location Logan, OH | Enrollment 1,311 | Avg. net price $16,748 |
Lakeland Community College
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Location Kirtland, OH | Enrollment 2,773 | Avg. net price $3,765 |
Lorain County Community College
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Location Sheffield, OH | Enrollment 5,373 | Avg. net price $2,992 |
| Miami University – Hamilton View program → | Location Hamilton, OH | Enrollment 2,043 | Avg. net price $11,513 |
| Miami University – Middletown View program → | Location Middletown, OH | Enrollment 837 | Avg. net price $10,410 |
Owens Community College
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Location Wood, OH | Enrollment 4,361 | Avg. net price $10,862 |
Terra State Community College
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Location Fremont, OH | Enrollment 1,028 | Avg. net price $19,194 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakeland Community College JUCO?
Yes, Lakeland Community College is a JUCO program in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lakeland Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Lakeland Community College in?
Lakeland Community College competes in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lakeland Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,765 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 Lakeland Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,773 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lakeland 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.
Targeting Lakeland Community College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Lakeland Community 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.
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.