Head Coach
John Sparks
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Shawnee Community College Basketball
At Shawnee Community College, basketball isn't just a sport, it's a tight-knit community where every player matters. Head Coach John Sparks builds his program on genuine relationships, creating an environment where you're known by name, supported through challenges, and invested in beyond the court. Competing in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference, Shawnee operates at the NJCAA level with a coaching staff that prioritizes your growth as both an athlete and person. The smaller roster size means more playing opportunities, more individual attention, and more direct feedback on your development. Coaches here know what you need to improve because they're watching, teaching, and believing in you consistently. The culture emphasizes trust and accountability. Players feel the difference between being a number and being part of something meaningful. Whether you're working on fundamentals, adjusting to college basketball's pace, or preparing for a four-year transfer, Shawnee's approach connects you to teammates who push you daily and coaches who remember why they got into this profession, to help young people succeed. This is where belonging meets opportunity. You'll develop skills on the court while building relationships that extend beyond your playing years. If you're serious about basketball and want to be truly seen and supported, Shawnee Community College offers the kind of program where personal investment from coaching staff directly translates to your performance and growth. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$4,449/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
698
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,449 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,110 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,208 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,679 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,086 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 698
- Average net price
- $4,449 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,800 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $7,650 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern Illinois Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
John A. Logan College
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Location Carterville, IL | Enrollment 2,016 | Avg. net price $7,393 |
Kaskaskia College
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Location Centralia, IL | Enrollment 1,920 | Avg. net price $4,839 |
Lewis & Clark Community College
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Location Godfrey, IL | Enrollment 2,487 | Avg. net price $4,998 |
Olney Central College
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Location Olney, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Rend Lake College
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Location Ina, IL | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $7,833 |
Shawnee Community College
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Location Ullin, IL | Enrollment 698 | Avg. net price $4,449 |
Southeastern Illinois College
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Location Saline, IL | Enrollment 680 | Avg. net price $14,233 |
Southwestern Illinois College
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Location Belleville, IL | Enrollment 5,675 | Avg. net price $7,555 |
Wabash Valley College
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Location Mount Carmel, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shawnee Community College JUCO?
Yes, Shawnee Community College is a JUCO program in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Shawnee Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Shawnee Community College in?
Shawnee Community College competes in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Shawnee Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,449 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 Shawnee Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 698 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Shawnee 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.
Build the Profile Shawnee Community College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Shawnee Community College use every recruiting cycle.
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.