Head Coach
Kevin O'Connor
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About North Platte Community College Basketball
North Platte Community College demands ball movement and defensive discipline. Coach Kevin O'Connor has built a program in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference that prizes shooting efficiency and transition defense, players who understand spacing and can execute in a structured system will find minutes. The program consistently recruits guards and wings who can contribute immediately in NJCAA competition, valuing high basketball IQ over athletic upside alone. What works here: Players with solid fundamentals who understand how to play within a system. O'Connor's teams play a controlled pace and emphasize three-point shooting, so guards who can score off the catch and defend multiple positions have clear paths to playing time. Post players who can move laterally and finish efficiently fit the mold. The conference is competitive but manageable for players transitioning from smaller high schools or developing their game before Division I recruitment. What doesn't: Ball-dominant guards who need to create their own shot every possession, or defensive liabilities who can't move their feet. This program requires buy-in to a team-first approach. The NJCAA route offers legitimate exposure to four-year programs, particularly for players whose academic profiles or skill sets need refinement. If your game is built on consistency and coachability rather than individual creation, North Platte provides a credible platform. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$7,377/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
937
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,377 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,970 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,132 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,802 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,521 / year
- $110,001+
- $13,361 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 937
- Average net price
- $7,377 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,720 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $4,680 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Midwest Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Community College-Columbus
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Location Columbus, NE | Enrollment 3,353 | Avg. net price $6,870 |
McCook Community College
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Location McCook, NE | Enrollment 937 | Avg. net price $7,377 |
North Platte Community College
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Location North Platte, NE | Enrollment 937 | Avg. net price $7,377 |
Northeast Community College
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Location Norfolk, NE | Enrollment 2,387 | Avg. net price $6,395 |
Southeast Community College
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 6,773 | Avg. net price $4,223 |
Western Nebraska Community College
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Location Scottsbluff, NE | Enrollment 893 | Avg. net price $5,979 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Platte Community College JUCO?
Yes, North Platte Community College is a JUCO program in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for North Platte Community College men's basketball.
What conference is North Platte Community College in?
North Platte Community College competes in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at North Platte Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,377 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 North Platte Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 937 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to North Platte 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to North Platte Community College
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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.