Pierce College Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference Washington

Pierce College

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference

Brian Kovacevich

Head Coach

Brian Kovacevich

bkovacevich@pierce.ctc.edu

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About Pierce College Basketball

Pierce College's basketball program sits in the NJCAA, a competitive junior college tier where players either develop into four-year prospects or finish their playing careers in a college setting. Head coach Brian Kovacevich runs a straightforward program in the Northwest Athletic Conference, not a pipeline school with national exposure, but a legitimate stepping stone for players ready to put in work. This is the right fit if you're a three-star prospect who needs another year or two to add size, strength, or basketball IQ before transferring up. You'll get real minutes here, not a redshirt bench role. The academics are solid community college level, which matters if you're serious about degree completion. The Pacific Northwest location means recruiting visits from four- year programs happen regularly, especially late in the season when your film is current. What you won't find: false promises about D1 guarantees or a roster stacked with five-star talent. What you will find: a coach who develops players honestly and a conference schedule that tests you against similar competition. Playing time is earned, not given, and the workload reflects that. If you're coachable and willing to compete in a junior college environment, Kovacevich's program offers real opportunity to improve your profile. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.

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Net price

$20,424/yr

Grad rate

32%

Enrollment

5,313

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.

Average net price: $20,424 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $18,449 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $18,870 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $19,997 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $23,464 / year
$110,001+: $27,945 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,313
Average net price: $20,424 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $5,578 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $6,163 / year
Graduation rate: 32%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Northwest Athletic Conference Teams

Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Bellevue College View program →	Location Bellevue, WA	Enrollment 7,364	Avg. net price $18,271
Big Bend Community College View program →	Location Moses Lake, WA	Enrollment 1,272	Avg. net price $16,900
Blue Mountain Community College View program →	Location Pendleton, OR	Enrollment 962	Avg. net price $15,278
Centralia College View program →	Location Centralia, WA	Enrollment 1,552	Avg. net price $17,394
Chemeketa Community College View program →	Location Salem, OR	Enrollment 6,610	Avg. net price $5,855
Clackamas Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 4,963	Avg. net price $10,965
Clark College View program →	Location Vancouver, WA	Enrollment 4,945	Avg. net price $18,625
Columbia Basin College View program →	Location Pasco, WA	Enrollment 4,640	Avg. net price $13,813
Community Colleges Of Spokane View program →	Location Spokane, WA	Enrollment 4,533	Avg. net price $20,482
Edmonds College View program →	Location Lynnwood, WA	Enrollment 3,656	Avg. net price $24,646
Everett Community College View program →	Location Everett, WA	Enrollment 4,709	Avg. net price $18,421
Grays Harbor College View program →	Location Aberdeen, WA	Enrollment 1,010	Avg. net price $12,588
Green River College View program →	Location Auburn, WA	Enrollment 4,965	Avg. net price $18,821
Highline College View program →	Location White Center, WA	Enrollment 3,838	Avg. net price $18,053
Lane Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 6,064	Avg. net price $12,828
Linn-benton Community College View program →	Location Lebanon, OR	Enrollment 5,174	Avg. net price $11,308
Lower Columbia College View program →	Location Longview, WA	Enrollment 1,932	Avg. net price $7,341
Mt. Hood Community College View program →	Location Troutdale, OR	Enrollment 3,856	Avg. net price $5,233
Olympic College View program →	Location Poulsbo, WA	Enrollment 3,826	Avg. net price $10,370
Peninsula College View program →	Location Port Angeles, WA	Enrollment 1,263	Avg. net price $18,576
Pierce College View program →	Location Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA	Enrollment 5,313	Avg. net price $20,424
Portland Community College View program →	Location Portland, OR	Enrollment 19,531	Avg. net price $6,234
Shoreline Community College View program →	Location Shoreline, WA	Enrollment 3,046	Avg. net price $18,564
Skagit Valley College View program →	Location Anacortes, WA	Enrollment 2,477	Avg. net price $18,835
South Puget Sound Community College View program →	Location Tumwater, WA	Enrollment 3,075	Avg. net price $18,745
Southwestern Oregon Community College View program →	Location Brookings, OR	Enrollment 1,270	Avg. net price $7,455
Tacoma Community College View program →	Location Gig Harbor, WA	Enrollment 4,668	Avg. net price $19,206
Treasure Valley Community College View program →	Location Burns, OR	Enrollment 1,193	Avg. net price $10,927
Umpqua Community College View program →	Location Roseburg, OR	Enrollment 2,219	Avg. net price $6,615
Walla Walla Community College View program →	Location Walla Walla, WA	Enrollment 2,418	Avg. net price $14,397
Wenatchee Valley College View program →	Location Wenatchee, WA	Enrollment 1,759	Avg. net price $16,742
Whatcom Community College View program →	Location Bellingham, WA	Enrollment 2,378	Avg. net price $17,524
Yakima Valley College View program →	Location Toppenish, WA	Enrollment 2,770	Avg. net price $17,448

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce College JUCO?

Yes, Pierce College is a JUCO program in the Northwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Pierce College men's basketball.

What conference is Pierce College in?

Pierce College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Pierce College?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,424 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 Pierce College?

College Scorecard reports approximately 5,313 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Pierce 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.

Pierce College Is Within Reach: If You're Ready

The difference between a player who gets offered by a JUCO program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Pierce College's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.

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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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.