Head Coach
Kris Baumann
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Odessa College Basketball
The Western Junior College Athletic Conference operates differently than you might expect, it's a grinding, defensive league where teams that can share the ball and execute spacing win consistently. Odessa College thrives in this environment under head coach Kris Baumann, who values ball movement and floor discipline over isolation basketball. If you're a guard who can facilitate or a forward who understands spacing, this is a program that will develop those skills in game situations. Baumann has built a roster identity around versatility. His teams don't rely on one scorer; instead, they distribute scoring across multiple positions and create advantages through sustained offensive flow. The NJCAA path is direct, two years to establish yourself, then transfer up to a four-year program with meaningful minutes under your belt and game footage that carries weight. Odessa's location in West Texas means you're joining a program that competes regionally while drawing from a recruiting footprint that extends into New Mexico and the Southern Plains. The Wranglers' defensive approach mirrors the conference's physical nature. Baumann emphasizes pressure and transition, so athleticism and conditioning matter. Bench production is real here, rotation players get meaningful reps, which helps your development and transfer prospects. If you're looking to refine your craft in a conference that values fundamental basketball and preparation, Odessa offers a clear pathway. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$5,895/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
4,654
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,895 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,159 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,712 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,884 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,208 / year
- $110,001+
- $10,933 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,654
- Average net price
- $5,895 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,688 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $4,926 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Western Junior College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blinn College
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Location Brenham, TX | Enrollment 15,535 | Avg. net price $9,773 |
Clarendon College
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Location Clarendon, TX | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $7,240 |
Frank Phillips College
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Location Borger, TX | Enrollment 623 | Avg. net price $13,338 |
Hill College
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Location Hillsboro, TX | Enrollment 2,253 | Avg. net price $5,802 |
Howard College
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Location Kerrville, TX | Enrollment 1,611 | Avg. net price $3,019 |
McLennan Community College
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Location Waco, TX | Enrollment 5,668 | Avg. net price $5,887 |
Midland College
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Location Midland, TX | Enrollment 5,542 | Avg. net price $4,224 |
New Mexico Junior College
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 2,175 | Avg. net price $5,665 |
New Mexico Military Institute
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Location Roswell, NM | Enrollment 331 | Avg. net price $3,981 |
Odessa College
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Location Gardendale, TX | Enrollment 4,654 | Avg. net price $5,895 |
Ranger College
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Location Ranger, TX | Enrollment 971 | Avg. net price $7,922 |
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South Plains College
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Location Levelland, TX | Enrollment 6,005 | Avg. net price $8,697 |
Temple College
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Location Brownsville, TX | Enrollment 3,178 | Avg. net price $4,922 |
Weatherford College
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Location Mineral Wells, TX | Enrollment 5,094 | Avg. net price $9,654 |
Western Texas College
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Location Snyder, TX | Enrollment 599 | Avg. net price $3,101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Odessa College JUCO?
Yes, Odessa College is a JUCO program in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Odessa College men's basketball.
What conference is Odessa College in?
Odessa College competes in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Odessa College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,895 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 Odessa College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,654 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Odessa 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.
JUCO Programs Like Odessa College Are Recruiting Right Now
JUCO coaches fill roster spots on a rolling basis, and the best opportunities go to players who are already prepared when a need opens up. FCP builds readiness so you can respond to Odessa College and programs like it at the right moment.
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.