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Minnesota North College – Itasca Men's Basketball

Minnesota North College – Itasca logo

Minnesota North College – Itasca

· Men's Basketball

Justin Lamppa

Head Coach

Head Coach

Justin Lamppa

justin.lamppa@minnesotanorth.edu

Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.

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.

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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

Minnesota College Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Anoka-Ramsey Community College View program → Location Cambridge, MN Enrollment 4,201 Avg. net price $20,159
Central Lakes College-Brainerd View program → Location Brainerd, MN Enrollment 1,614 Avg. net price $15,556
Dakota County Technical College View program → Location Rosemount, MN Enrollment 2,168 Avg. net price $20,329
Minnesota North College – Hibbing View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Itasca View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Mesabi Range View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Rainy River View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Vermilion View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota State Community & Technical College View program → Location Moorhead, MN Enrollment 2,942 Avg. net price $14,404
Minnesota West Community & Technical College View program → Location Pipestone, MN Enrollment 1,762 Avg. net price $11,331
Northland Community & Technical College View program → Location East Grand Forks, MN Enrollment 1,554 Avg. net price $19,003
Ridgewater College View program → Location Hutchinson, MN Enrollment 2,162 Avg. net price $17,043
Riverland Community College View program → Location Austin, MN Enrollment 2,003 Avg. net price $14,434
Rochester Community and Technical College View program → Location Rochester, MN Enrollment 3,365 Avg. net price $18,037
St. Cloud Technical & Community College View program → Location Saint Cloud, MN Enrollment 3,113 Avg. net price $14,905
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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?

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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Our coaches have placed players at JUCO programs across the country. They know what Minnesota North College – Itasca'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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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