Head Coach
Reco Dawson
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About Shelton State Community College Basketball
Shelton State is a junior college program built for players who need runway. Head Coach Reco Dawson runs a program in the Alabama Community College Conference that prioritizes actual development over shortcuts. If you're coming out of high school needing to prove you belong at a four-year level, or you're a post-grad looking to raise your film, this is a realistic path. You'll get minutes here. NJCAA basketball moves at a genuine pace, competition is solid, and scouts and college coaches watch film from this level. The program emphasizes fundamentals, strength development, and basketball IQ. Dawson's approach focuses on what you control: effort, decision-making, and accountability. You won't hear empty promises about guaranteed transfers or immediate stardom. What you will get is honest coaching, consistent playing time, and a clear framework for improving your game. The academic environment is manageable, which matters. You're here to play and develop, not buried under unrealistic course loads. Two years to prove you're Division I material, or to build a resume for the next step. Some players transfer and succeed at four-year programs; others complete their education and move on with degree in hand. Both outcomes happen here. Shelton State suits players who understand they're at a stepping stone, not a destination. If that's your reality and you're willing to work, the opportunity is real. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$8,931/yr
Grad rate
27%
Enrollment
3,148
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $8,931 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,668 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,673 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,211 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,034 / year
- $110,001+
- $565 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,148
- Average net price
- $8,931 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,520 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,450 / year
- Graduation rate
- 27%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Alabama Community College Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Fayette, AL | Enrollment 2,177 | Avg. net price $4,857 |
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Location Mobile, AL | Enrollment 2,437 | Avg. net price $8,644 |
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Location Decatur, AL | Enrollment 7,070 | Avg. net price $7,874 |
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Location Phenix City, AL | Enrollment 1,110 | Avg. net price $6,561 |
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Location Fairhope, AL | Enrollment 4,798 | Avg. net price $11,098 |
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Location Fairhope, AL | Enrollment 4,798 | Avg. net price $11,098 |
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Location Enterprise, AL | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $8,461 |
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Location Centre, AL | Enrollment 3,548 | Avg. net price $2,125 |
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Location Bessemer, AL | Enrollment 2,900 | Avg. net price $6,248 |
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Location Andalusia, AL | Enrollment 1,097 | Avg. net price $6,092 |
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Location Marion, AL | Enrollment 329 | Avg. net price $10,207 |
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 3,148 | Avg. net price $8,931 |
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Location Boaz, AL | Enrollment 1,427 | Avg. net price $2,991 |
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Location Opelika, AL | Enrollment 4,173 | Avg. net price $5,984 |
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Location Selma, AL | Enrollment 855 | Avg. net price $9,601 |
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Location Hanceville, AL | Enrollment 4,423 | Avg. net price $11,727 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelton State Community College JUCO?
Yes, Shelton State Community College is a JUCO program in the Alabama Community College Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Shelton State Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Shelton State Community College in?
Shelton State Community College competes in the Alabama Community College Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Shelton State Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $8,931 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 Shelton State Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,148 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Shelton State 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.
The Commitment Shelton State Community College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Shelton State Community College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
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.