Head Coach
A.J. Sharp
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Sauk Valley Community College Basketball
Sauk Valley produces guards and ball-movers who understand pace and spacing. Head coach A.J. Sharp builds rosters around three-point shooting and transition offense, his teams play uptempo and reward guards who can handle pressure and make quick decisions. If you're a lead guard or scoring wing, you'll see heavy minutes and responsibility here. The Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference is competitive but navigable for players looking to develop fundamentals before transferring to a four- year program. Sauk Valley recruits the Midwest heavily and builds chemistry fast. The program doesn't carry dead weight, everyone on the roster contributes or gets playing time cut. That's the standard. Competition is year-round. Sharp expects his players to shoot 40% from three, defend their assignment consistently, and move the ball without ego. Post players who can screen and roll or stretch the floor fit his system. Guards need ball security and court vision. If you're a one- dimensional scorer or play passive defense, this isn't the right environment. The campus sits in a rural area, so recruiting happens mostly through AAU circuits and showcase camps. Players typically spend one or two years at Sauk Valley, then move on to Division II or Division III schools. It's a functional stepping stone with direct coaching and honest feedback. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$5,818/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
1,158
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,818 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,729 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,417 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,485 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,620 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,158
- Average net price
- $5,818 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,520 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $13,320 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Black Hawk College
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Location Moline, IL | Enrollment 2,354 | Avg. net price $4,349 |
Carl Sandburg College
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Location Galesburg, IL | Enrollment 1,051 | Avg. net price $9,186 |
Highland Community College – Illinois
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Location Freeport, IL | Enrollment 931 | Avg. net price $3,090 |
Kishwaukee College
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Location Malta, IL | Enrollment 1,936 | Avg. net price $4,358 |
Rock Valley College
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Location Rockford, IL | Enrollment 4,359 | Avg. net price $3,385 |
Sauk Valley Community College
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Location Dixon, IL | Enrollment 1,158 | Avg. net price $5,818 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sauk Valley Community College JUCO?
Yes, Sauk Valley Community College is a JUCO program in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Sauk Valley Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Sauk Valley Community College in?
Sauk Valley Community College competes in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Sauk Valley Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,818 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 Sauk Valley Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,158 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Sauk Valley 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.
JUCO Programs Like Sauk Valley Community College Are Recruiting Right Now
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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.