Sandhills Community College Men's Basketball

JUCO Carolinas Athletic Association North Carolina

Sandhills Community College

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Carolinas Athletic Association

Mike Apple

Head Coach

Mike Apple

applem@sandhills.edu

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Basketball Staff Contacts

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About Sandhills Community College Basketball

You need to be sharp. Focused. Ready to compete every single day. That's what Sandhills Community College basketball demands. Head coach Mike Apple runs a program where soft players don't survive. The Carolinas Athletic Association is a proving ground, NJCAA competition separates the committed from the casual. This isn't a place to coast. You'll face teams that want the same thing you do: a path to a four-year program. You'll battle for minutes. You'll earn respect in the weight room. You'll learn the game from someone who expects precision and toughness in equal measure. Sandhills operates with a clear mission: develop players who can handle D1 or D2 transfer opportunities. The program doesn't build excuses. It builds competitors. Your game gets sharper here because the standards don't bend. Every possession counts. Every rep matters. If you're thinking about Sandhills, understand the commitment first. This is for players willing to be uncomfortable, willing to push past what they thought was possible, willing to sacrifice for something bigger than themselves. Coach Apple gets results because he recruits hungry players and demands they stay hungry. The window is closing. Spots fill fast. Programs like this don't wait around for players to "figure it out." 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.

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Net price

$6,345/yr

Grad rate

42%

Enrollment

2,539

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

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

Average net price: $6,345 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $5,203 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $5,140 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $6,856 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $10,519 / year
$110,001+: $10,398 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 2,539
Average net price: $6,345 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $2,040 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $6,648 / year
Graduation rate: 42%

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

Carolinas Athletic Association Teams

Carolinas Athletic Association men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Brunswick Community College View program →	Location Bolivia, NC	Enrollment 1,211	Avg. net price $9,193
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute View program →	Location Watauga, NC	Enrollment 2,393	Avg. net price —
Cape Fear Community College View program →	Location Wilmington, NC	Enrollment 9,764	Avg. net price $6,156
Catawba Valley Community College View program →	Location Hickory, NC	Enrollment 2,741	Avg. net price $6,463
Central Carolina Community College View program →	Location Lee, NC	Enrollment 3,237	Avg. net price $5,828
Cleveland Community College View program →	Location Shelby, NC	Enrollment 1,097	Avg. net price $685
Davidson-Davie Community College View program →	Location Thomasville, NC	Enrollment 2,633	Avg. net price $1,413
Denmark Technical College View program →	Location Bamberg, SC	Enrollment 519	Avg. net price $18,131
Fayetteville Technical Community College View program →	Location Fayetteville, NC	Enrollment 9,471	Avg. net price $3,428
Gaston College View program →	Location Dallas, NC	Enrollment 3,518	Avg. net price $3,981
Guilford Technical Community College View program →	Location Greensboro, NC	Enrollment 9,260	Avg. net price $17,020
Johnston Community College View program →	Location Smithfield, NC	Enrollment 3,453	Avg. net price $5,459
Lenoir Community College View program →	Location Kinston, NC	Enrollment 1,469	Avg. net price $7,947
Louisburg College View program →	Location Raleigh, NC	Enrollment 402	Avg. net price $22,901
Pitt Community College View program →	Location Farmville, NC	Enrollment 5,317	Avg. net price $6,663
Sandhills Community College View program →	Location Raeford, NC	Enrollment 2,539	Avg. net price $6,345
USC Salkehatchie View program →	Location Allendale, SC	Enrollment 271	Avg. net price $10,749
Vance-Granville Community College View program →	Location Vance, NC	Enrollment 1,665	Avg. net price $2,806
Wake Technical Community College View program →	Location Raleigh, NC	Enrollment 19,675	Avg. net price $6,738

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandhills Community College JUCO?

Yes, Sandhills Community College is a JUCO program in the Carolinas Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Sandhills Community College men's basketball.

What conference is Sandhills Community College in?

Sandhills Community College competes in the Carolinas Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at Sandhills Community College?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,345 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 Sandhills Community College?

College Scorecard reports approximately 2,539 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to Sandhills Community 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.