Lower Columbia College Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference Washington

Lower Columbia College

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference

Mickey Polis

Head Coach

Mickey Polis

mpolis@lowercolumbia.edu

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About Lower Columbia College Basketball

The Northwest Athletic Conference is built on parity and consistency, junior college basketball in Washington rewards programs that develop depth and defensive fundamentals over flashy individual talent. Lower Columbia College thrives in this environment. Head coach Mickey Polis has built a program that values complementary basketball: ball movement, spacing discipline, and players who understand their role within a larger system. This isn't a program chasing high-volume scorers; it's one that identifies gym rats, glue guys, and overlooked guards willing to earn minutes through accountability. The NJCAA path through Lower Columbia typically features compact rosters where playing time isn't handed out but earned through practice habits and film study. Polis recruits athletes who arrive with a specific mindset, they're ready to contribute immediately, whether that means defending multiple positions, running sets with precision, or providing consistent energy off the bench. The program's success hinges on recruiting players who understand junior college as a stepping stone, not a destination, and approach development with urgency. The northwest location matters too. Lower Columbia draws from Pacific Northwest high schools and post-graduate programs; the regional pipeline is strong, which means roster turnover follows predictable patterns and team chemistry builds quickly when new players fit the culture. If you're comfortable with earning opportunity and playing meaningful defense in a structured system, this is worth serious consideration. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.

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Net price

$7,341/yr

Grad rate

22%

Enrollment

1,932

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

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

Average net price: $7,341 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $6,526 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $7,131 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $6,063 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $9,629 / year
$110,001+: $14,534 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,932
Average net price: $7,341 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $4,795 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $6,225 / year
Graduation rate: 22%

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

Northwest Athletic Conference Teams

Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Bellevue College View program →	Location Bellevue, WA	Enrollment 7,364	Avg. net price $18,271
Big Bend Community College View program →	Location Moses Lake, WA	Enrollment 1,272	Avg. net price $16,900
Blue Mountain Community College View program →	Location Pendleton, OR	Enrollment 962	Avg. net price $15,278
Centralia College View program →	Location Centralia, WA	Enrollment 1,552	Avg. net price $17,394
Chemeketa Community College View program →	Location Salem, OR	Enrollment 6,610	Avg. net price $5,855
Clackamas Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 4,963	Avg. net price $10,965
Clark College View program →	Location Vancouver, WA	Enrollment 4,945	Avg. net price $18,625
Columbia Basin College View program →	Location Pasco, WA	Enrollment 4,640	Avg. net price $13,813
Community Colleges Of Spokane View program →	Location Spokane, WA	Enrollment 4,533	Avg. net price $20,482
Edmonds College View program →	Location Lynnwood, WA	Enrollment 3,656	Avg. net price $24,646
Everett Community College View program →	Location Everett, WA	Enrollment 4,709	Avg. net price $18,421
Grays Harbor College View program →	Location Aberdeen, WA	Enrollment 1,010	Avg. net price $12,588
Green River College View program →	Location Auburn, WA	Enrollment 4,965	Avg. net price $18,821
Highline College View program →	Location White Center, WA	Enrollment 3,838	Avg. net price $18,053
Lane Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 6,064	Avg. net price $12,828
Linn-benton Community College View program →	Location Lebanon, OR	Enrollment 5,174	Avg. net price $11,308
Lower Columbia College View program →	Location Longview, WA	Enrollment 1,932	Avg. net price $7,341
Mt. Hood Community College View program →	Location Troutdale, OR	Enrollment 3,856	Avg. net price $5,233
Olympic College View program →	Location Poulsbo, WA	Enrollment 3,826	Avg. net price $10,370
Peninsula College View program →	Location Port Angeles, WA	Enrollment 1,263	Avg. net price $18,576
Pierce College View program →	Location Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA	Enrollment 5,313	Avg. net price $20,424
Portland Community College View program →	Location Portland, OR	Enrollment 19,531	Avg. net price $6,234
Shoreline Community College View program →	Location Shoreline, WA	Enrollment 3,046	Avg. net price $18,564
Skagit Valley College View program →	Location Anacortes, WA	Enrollment 2,477	Avg. net price $18,835
South Puget Sound Community College View program →	Location Tumwater, WA	Enrollment 3,075	Avg. net price $18,745
Southwestern Oregon Community College View program →	Location Brookings, OR	Enrollment 1,270	Avg. net price $7,455
Tacoma Community College View program →	Location Gig Harbor, WA	Enrollment 4,668	Avg. net price $19,206
Treasure Valley Community College View program →	Location Burns, OR	Enrollment 1,193	Avg. net price $10,927
Umpqua Community College View program →	Location Roseburg, OR	Enrollment 2,219	Avg. net price $6,615
Walla Walla Community College View program →	Location Walla Walla, WA	Enrollment 2,418	Avg. net price $14,397
Wenatchee Valley College View program →	Location Wenatchee, WA	Enrollment 1,759	Avg. net price $16,742
Whatcom Community College View program →	Location Bellingham, WA	Enrollment 2,378	Avg. net price $17,524
Yakima Valley College View program →	Location Toppenish, WA	Enrollment 2,770	Avg. net price $17,448

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lower Columbia College JUCO?

Yes, Lower Columbia College is a JUCO program in the Northwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lower Columbia College men's basketball.

What conference is Lower Columbia College in?

Lower Columbia College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Lower Columbia College?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,341 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 Lower Columbia College?

College Scorecard reports approximately 1,932 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Lower Columbia 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.

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