Head Coach
Pete Pena
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Pensacola State College Basketball
You need to be ready. Pensacola State doesn't recruit players, it develops competitors. Head coach Pete Pena builds a program that demands accountability from day one. You show up prepared, or you fall behind fast. The Pirates play in the Panhandle Conference, where every possession counts. Junior college basketball moves at a different pace. The game is physical. The schedule is relentless. Pena's system rewards players who understand spacing, execution, and effort. If you're soft mentally, you won't survive the rotation. Pensacola State serves as a launch pad. Players here transfer to four-year programs because they've proven they belong at that level. The environment forces growth. You can't coast. You can't make excuses. Pena holds his roster to a standard that matches the league's intensity. This is NJCAA basketball, a proving ground for athletes still chasing their Division I dreams or looking to cement their path forward. The work happens in practice. The results show up on film. Scouts watch Panhandle Conference games because this is where hungry players separate themselves. You're not looking for comfort. You're looking for a place that pushes you toward what's next. Pensacola State is that place. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$7,933/yr
Grad rate
38%
Enrollment
7,538
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,933 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,953 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,032 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,035 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,946 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,464 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 7,538
- Average net price
- $7,933 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $2,363 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,535 / year
- Graduation rate
- 38%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Panhandle Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Chipola College
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Location Marianna, FL | Enrollment 1,312 | Avg. net price $1,458 |
Gulf Coast State College
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Location Panama City, FL | Enrollment 3,934 | Avg. net price $2,865 |
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Northwest Florida State College
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Location Miami Gardens, FL | Enrollment 3,010 | Avg. net price $3,738 |
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Pensacola State College
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Location Pensacola, FL | Enrollment 7,538 | Avg. net price $7,933 |
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Tallahassee Community College
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Location Tallahassee, FL | Enrollment 11,053 | Avg. net price $7,008 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pensacola State College JUCO?
Yes, Pensacola State College is a JUCO program in the Panhandle Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Pensacola State College men's basketball.
What conference is Pensacola State College in?
Pensacola State College competes in the Panhandle Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Pensacola State College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,933 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 Pensacola State College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 7,538 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Pensacola State 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.
The Commitment Pensacola State College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Pensacola State College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.