Head Coach
Mike Manderino
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Prairie State College Basketball
Prairie State College offers a clear pathway for junior college basketball players seeking serious development and transfer opportunities. Coach Mike Manderino's program competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference, where consistent competition sharpens your game while you earn college credits that transfer seamlessly. This dual-track approach, basketball performance paired with genuine academic progress, positions you for successful four-year transfers to Division II and III programs, or immediate entry into the job market with a degree that holds real value. Playing time isn't theoretical here. Junior college rosters are built for contributors, and Manderino's system rewards players who show commitment to both development and team play. You'll compete against other ambitious guards and forwards working toward the same goal: proven court experience plus completed general education requirements that four-year schools actually accept without delay. The Chicago location means regular travel to competitive CAAC opponents while staying connected to major transfer pathways. Your film gets built, your statistics matter, and scouts from regional Division II and III programs actively monitor this conference. Manderino emphasizes player development as much as wins. That means honest feedback about what translates to the next level and what doesn't. For parents evaluating junior college options, this matters: your son gets playing time, academic credit that counts, and a coach committed to preparing him for the next step. 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
$4,220/yr
Grad rate
27%
Enrollment
2,443
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,220 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,128 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,707 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,829 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,834 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,443
- Average net price
- $4,220 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,176 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,064 / year
- Graduation rate
- 27%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicago Area Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Harry S Truman College
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Location Independence, IL | Enrollment 2,505 | Avg. net price $6,079 |
Kennedy-King College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,777 | Avg. net price $7,250 |
Malcolm X College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 6,409 | Avg. net price $6,258 |
Morton College
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Location Cicero, IL | Enrollment 2,640 | Avg. net price $6,075 |
Olive-Harvey College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,661 | Avg. net price $6,760 |
Prairie State College
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Location Chicago Heights, IL | Enrollment 2,443 | Avg. net price $4,220 |
Richard J. Daley College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 2,789 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
South Suburban College
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Location South Holland, IL | Enrollment 2,042 | Avg. net price $2,011 |
Wilbur Wright College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 4,372 | Avg. net price $5,287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie State College JUCO?
Yes, Prairie State College is a JUCO program in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Prairie State College men's basketball.
What conference is Prairie State College in?
Prairie State College competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Prairie State College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,220 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 Prairie State College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,443 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Prairie 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Prairie State 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 Prairie State 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.