Head Coach
Justin Lamppa
justin.lamppa@minnesotanorth.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Minnesota North College – Itasca Basketball
Minnesota North College–Itasca demands players who show up ready to compete. You don't ease into the Minnesota College Athletic Conference, you arrive prepared. Head Coach Justin Lamppa builds a program that values toughness, basketball IQ, and relentless effort. This is junior college basketball at its core: a platform for players who understand what's at stake and what it takes to move forward. The NJCAA level separates the committed from the casual. You're playing against teams and opponents who won't give you second chances. Lamppa's system emphasizes fundamentals, defensive intensity, and accountability. If you're looking to develop your game, earn minutes, and get noticed by four-year programs, you need a coaching staff that pushes you daily and an environment that doesn't tolerate wasted opportunities. Minnesota North competes in a conference where every game matters. Your performance here gets film. Your development gets noticed. This isn't a comfortable path, it's a competitive one. The program recruits players willing to invest themselves completely, players who understand that a junior college season is a sprint toward your next level. You control your trajectory. The question is whether you're ready to meet the standard Lamppa expects. 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.
Net price
$12,194/yr
Grad rate
53%
Enrollment
2,013
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,194 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,552 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,390 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $10,972 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $16,266 / year
- $110,001+
- $18,841 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,013
- Average net price
- $12,194 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,291 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,291 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Minnesota College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Cambridge, MN | Enrollment 4,201 | Avg. net price $20,159 |
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Location Brainerd, MN | Enrollment 1,614 | Avg. net price $15,556 |
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Location Rosemount, MN | Enrollment 2,168 | Avg. net price $20,329 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 2,942 | Avg. net price $14,404 |
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Location Pipestone, MN | Enrollment 1,762 | Avg. net price $11,331 |
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Location East Grand Forks, MN | Enrollment 1,554 | Avg. net price $19,003 |
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Location Hutchinson, MN | Enrollment 2,162 | Avg. net price $17,043 |
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Location Austin, MN | Enrollment 2,003 | Avg. net price $14,434 |
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Location Rochester, MN | Enrollment 3,365 | Avg. net price $18,037 |
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Location Saint Cloud, MN | Enrollment 3,113 | Avg. net price $14,905 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minnesota North College – Itasca JUCO?
Yes, Minnesota North College – Itasca is a JUCO program in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Minnesota North College – Itasca men's basketball.
What conference is Minnesota North College – Itasca in?
Minnesota North College – Itasca competes in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Minnesota North College – Itasca?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,194 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 Minnesota North College – Itasca?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,013 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Minnesota North College – Itasca?
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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.