Head Coach
Curtis Strong, Sr.
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Richard J. Daley College Basketball
Richard J. Daley College offers junior college players a calculated pathway to four-year success. Under head coach Curtis Strong, Sr., the program operates within the Chicago Area Athletic Conference as a strategic stepping stone, a place where two-year development translates directly into NCAA Division II and III opportunities, or stronger positioning for professional consideration. The value here is methodical. At the NJCAA level, Daley's system prioritizes consistent player development, film that carries weight with four-year programs, and conference competition that demands defensive discipline and execution. Strong emphasizes basketball fundamentals and court intelligence, building players who understand spacing, decision-making, and role definition, qualities that transfer immediately to upper-level programs. The junior college route itself is strategic. You gain two years to add strength, refine skills under daily coaching, and establish a proven track record on film. Conference play within the CAAC provides legitimate exposure; four-year programs scout NJCAA seriously. Your grades matter equally, Daley's academic structure ensures you remain eligible and attractive to programs that care about both athleticism and classroom performance. This is chess, not checkers. You're not just playing basketball; you're building a resume that four-year programs recognize and respect. Daley's position in the junior college ecosystem gives you real leverage in your next move. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$6,286/yr
Grad rate
37%
Enrollment
2,789
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,286 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,777 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,679 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,390 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,742 / year
- $110,001+
- $10,330 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,789
- Average net price
- $6,286 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,710 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $15,540 / year
- Graduation rate
- 37%
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 Richard J. Daley College JUCO?
Yes, Richard J. Daley College is a JUCO program in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Richard J. Daley College men's basketball.
What conference is Richard J. Daley College in?
Richard J. Daley College competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Richard J. Daley College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,286 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 Richard J. Daley College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,789 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Richard J. Daley 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.
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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.