Head Coach
Erik Saroney
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Onondaga Community College Basketball
Onondaga Community College offers a direct path: earn your degree while developing as a basketball player in the Northern Athletic Conference. Head coach Erik Saroney builds programs around players who arrive prepared to compete and contribute immediately, there's no redshirt culture here, and playing time goes to those ready to earn it. The NJCAA route works because it positions you strategically. You get quality academics in a manageable environment, competitive basketball that scouts and four-year programs actually watch, and a clear transfer trajectory. Many junior college players move to NCAA Division II or III programs with both degree credits and game film that matter. Saroney's approach emphasizes fundamentals and basketball IQ. He values players who understand their role and can execute it consistently. The Northern Athletic Conference provides legitimate competition and exposure, not a stepping stone league, but one where performance translates to real opportunities. What you're actually buying: a two-year commitment that advances your education and basketball resume simultaneously. The financial reality matters too, junior college is significantly more affordable than four-year institutions while maintaining academic rigor. If you're a prospect who needs playing time to develop, whose grades land you here rather than a four-year school, or who wants to prove yourself before moving up, this is practical positioning. Onondaga gives you the platform to do that work. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$5,201/yr
Grad rate
29%
Enrollment
4,456
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,201 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,314 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,287 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,972 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,821 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,012 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,456
- Average net price
- $5,201 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,212 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,612 / year
- Graduation rate
- 29%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Northern Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Clinton Community College
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Location Plattsburgh, NY | Enrollment 400 | Avg. net price $9,116 |
Herkimer County Community College
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Location Town of Herkimer, NY | Enrollment 1,168 | Avg. net price $13,103 |
Jefferson Community College
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Location Watertown, NY | Enrollment 1,499 | Avg. net price $8,372 |
Mohawk Valley Community College
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Location Utica, NY | Enrollment 2,950 | Avg. net price $5,717 |
North Country Community College
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Location Saranac Lake, NY | Enrollment 819 | Avg. net price $12,639 |
Onondaga Community College
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Location Syracuse, NY | Enrollment 4,456 | Avg. net price $5,201 |
SUNY Broome Community College
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Location Binghamton, NY | Enrollment 3,055 | Avg. net price $10,036 |
Tompkins Cortland Community College
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Location Town of Dryden, NY | Enrollment 1,469 | Avg. net price $13,637 |
| UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield View program → | Location Marshfield, WI | Enrollment 7,306 | Avg. net price $14,757 |
| UW-Stevens Point at Wausau View program → | Location Wausau, WI | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Onondaga Community College JUCO?
Yes, Onondaga Community College is a JUCO program in the Northern Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Onondaga Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Onondaga Community College in?
Onondaga Community College competes in the Northern Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Onondaga Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,201 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 Onondaga Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,456 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Onondaga 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including JUCO
Our track record of placing players at JUCO programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Onondaga Community College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.