Head Coach
Mike Nesbitt
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Panola College Basketball
Every season at Panola College, the gym fills with the sound of guards breaking down defenses and forwards establishing position in the paint. That's the heartbeat of a program where Mike Nesbitt has built something sustainable, a place where junior college basketball means competing hard, developing fundamentals, and proving you belong at the next level. Panola plays in the Texas Eastern Athletic Conference, where NJCAA competition tests you against programs that understand what it takes to move on. The Lions have cultivated a culture of accountability and skill development. Players who come through here learn to play winning basketball. They understand spacing, ball movement, and the details that separate college players from aspiring ones. The program draws from a region rich with basketball tradition, and Nesbitt has established the kind of environment where players improve visibly, where a year in a Panola uniform changes your trajectory. Scouts and four- year coaches know this. They watch NJCAA tape because they're looking for players who've been sharpened by experienced coaching and competitive depth. If you're a prospect with potential but gaps to close, Panola College offers real development under a coach who knows how to prepare you for what comes next. This is about earning your way forward through consistent work and competing at a high level within your classification. 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
$7,932/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
1,388
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,932 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,925 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,146 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,388
- Average net price
- $7,932 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,622 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $5,598 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Texas Eastern Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Angelina College
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Location Lufkin, TX | Enrollment 2,370 | Avg. net price $7,315 |
Kilgore College
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Location Kilgore, TX | Enrollment 3,215 | Avg. net price $6,362 |
Panola College
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Location College Station, TX | Enrollment 1,388 | Avg. net price $7,932 |
Paris Junior College
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Location Paris, TX | Enrollment 2,204 | Avg. net price $11,063 |
Tyler Junior College
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Location Tyler, TX | Enrollment 9,087 | Avg. net price $7,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Panola College JUCO?
Yes, Panola College is a JUCO program in the Texas Eastern Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Panola College men's basketball.
What conference is Panola College in?
Panola College competes in the Texas Eastern Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Panola College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,932 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 Panola College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,388 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Panola 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 Panola College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at JUCO evaluations already prepared for what programs like Panola College require.
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.