Head Coach
James Green
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Meridian Community College Basketball
You're at a crossroads. Maybe you need a year to refine your game, or you're looking for a genuine opportunity to prove yourself without the noise of a big-stage program. Either way, Meridian Community College offers something real: a path built on development, not shortcuts. Head coach James Green has built a program in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges that values your growth as much as your production. Here, you're not a number filling a roster spot. The focus is on honest evaluation, consistent improvement, and preparing you for whatever comes next, whether that's a four-year move or professional opportunities. Meridian plays in a competitive junior college landscape where the level of play is serious and the coaching attention is personal. You'll compete against opponents who are hungry and skilled, which means every game matters. That environment pushes you to become more disciplined, more coachable, and more confident in your abilities. If you're ready to put in work without excuses, to learn from a coach who understands the junior college mission, and to play meaningful minutes while developing your craft, this is a program worth exploring. You'll get real feedback, real competition, and real opportunities to grow. 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
$6,473/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
2,156
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,473 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,473 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,156
- Average net price
- $6,473 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,362 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,842 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Coahoma Community College
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Location Clarksdale, MS | Enrollment 1,144 | Avg. net price $1,198 |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
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Location Wesson, MS | Enrollment 1,922 | Avg. net price $3,733 |
East Central Community College
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Location Decatur, MS | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $5,533 |
East Mississippi Community College
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Location Lowndes, MS | Enrollment 2,838 | Avg. net price $3,276 |
Hinds Community College
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Location Warren, MS | Enrollment 6,397 | Avg. net price $7,424 |
Holmes Community College
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Location Goodman, MS | Enrollment 3,958 | Avg. net price $4,920 |
Itawamba Community College
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Location Fulton, MS | Enrollment 4,167 | Avg. net price $2,729 |
Jones College
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Location Ellisville, MS | Enrollment 3,535 | Avg. net price $5,252 |
Meridian Community College
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Location Meridian, MS | Enrollment 2,156 | Avg. net price $6,473 |
Mississippi Delta Community College
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Location Greenwood, MS | Enrollment 1,413 | Avg. net price $36 |
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
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Location Gulfport, MS | Enrollment 6,353 | Avg. net price $7,502 |
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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Location Booneville, MS | Enrollment 2,698 | Avg. net price $6,765 |
Northwest Mississippi Community College
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Location Senatobia, MS | Enrollment 5,452 | Avg. net price $10,559 |
Pearl River Community College
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Location Poplarville, MS | Enrollment 4,903 | Avg. net price $5,878 |
Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Location Pike, MS | Enrollment 1,474 | Avg. net price $3,318 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meridian Community College JUCO?
Yes, Meridian Community College is a JUCO program in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Meridian Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Meridian Community College in?
Meridian Community College competes in the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Meridian Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,473 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 Meridian Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,156 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Meridian 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.
Let an FCP Coach Help You Get to Meridian Community College
Our coaches have placed players at JUCO programs across the country. They know what Meridian Community College's staff evaluates first, how to get your film in the right hands, and when to make contact for maximum impact on your recruiting timeline.
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.