South Puget Sound Community College Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference Washington

South Puget Sound Community College

· Men's Basketball

JUCO Northwest Athletic Conference

Zach Smith

Head Coach

Zach Smith

zsmith4@spscc.edu

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About South Puget Sound Community College Basketball

South Puget Sound Community College operates as a calculated entry point in the NJCAA pathway. Head coach Zach Smith has built a program within the Northwest Athletic Conference that prioritizes player development over quick exits, a strategic advantage if you're thinking four-year transfer value rather than immediate enrollment pressure. The NJCAA structure offers a distinct positioning: you develop fundamentals and game intelligence in a lower-pressure environment while remaining on the recruiting radar of NCAA Division II and III programs. Smith's system emphasizes defensive principles and ball movement, frameworks that transfer directly to four-year programs' expectations. You're not just playing basketball; you're building a resume that speaks to coachability and basketball IQ. The Pacific Northwest location provides access to scouts from regional D-II programs while maintaining a realistic competition level where you can actually impact games and accumulate meaningful minutes. This matters when transfer conversations begin, film from games where you're a primary facilitator carries more weight than bench minutes at a higher level. This is the chess move some recruits overlook: spending two years refining your craft, expanding your offensive range, and proving you can execute a system before entering the transfer market. You'll arrive at your next program more polished than freshmen, with game experience as your credential. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.

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Net price

$18,745/yr

Grad rate

44%

Enrollment

3,075

Full cost & outcomes

College Cost & Enrollment

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

Average net price: $18,745 / year (in-state)

Net price by family income

$0–$30,000: $16,736 / year
$30,001–$48,000: $17,242 / year
$48,001–$75,000: $19,141 / year
$75,001–$110,000: $21,844 / year
$110,001+: $27,091 / year

More enrollment & tuition figures

Undergraduate enrollment: 3,075
Average net price: $18,745 / year (in-state)
Published tuition (in-state): $5,415 / year
Published tuition (out-of-state): $6,000 / year
Graduation rate: 44%

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

Northwest Athletic Conference Teams

Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School	Location	Enrollment	Avg. net price
Bellevue College View program →	Location Bellevue, WA	Enrollment 7,364	Avg. net price $18,271
Big Bend Community College View program →	Location Moses Lake, WA	Enrollment 1,272	Avg. net price $16,900
Blue Mountain Community College View program →	Location Pendleton, OR	Enrollment 962	Avg. net price $15,278
Centralia College View program →	Location Centralia, WA	Enrollment 1,552	Avg. net price $17,394
Chemeketa Community College View program →	Location Salem, OR	Enrollment 6,610	Avg. net price $5,855
Clackamas Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 4,963	Avg. net price $10,965
Clark College View program →	Location Vancouver, WA	Enrollment 4,945	Avg. net price $18,625
Columbia Basin College View program →	Location Pasco, WA	Enrollment 4,640	Avg. net price $13,813
Community Colleges Of Spokane View program →	Location Spokane, WA	Enrollment 4,533	Avg. net price $20,482
Edmonds College View program →	Location Lynnwood, WA	Enrollment 3,656	Avg. net price $24,646
Everett Community College View program →	Location Everett, WA	Enrollment 4,709	Avg. net price $18,421
Grays Harbor College View program →	Location Aberdeen, WA	Enrollment 1,010	Avg. net price $12,588
Green River College View program →	Location Auburn, WA	Enrollment 4,965	Avg. net price $18,821
Highline College View program →	Location White Center, WA	Enrollment 3,838	Avg. net price $18,053
Lane Community College View program →	Location Oregon City, OR	Enrollment 6,064	Avg. net price $12,828
Linn-benton Community College View program →	Location Lebanon, OR	Enrollment 5,174	Avg. net price $11,308
Lower Columbia College View program →	Location Longview, WA	Enrollment 1,932	Avg. net price $7,341
Mt. Hood Community College View program →	Location Troutdale, OR	Enrollment 3,856	Avg. net price $5,233
Olympic College View program →	Location Poulsbo, WA	Enrollment 3,826	Avg. net price $10,370
Peninsula College View program →	Location Port Angeles, WA	Enrollment 1,263	Avg. net price $18,576
Pierce College View program →	Location Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA	Enrollment 5,313	Avg. net price $20,424
Portland Community College View program →	Location Portland, OR	Enrollment 19,531	Avg. net price $6,234
Shoreline Community College View program →	Location Shoreline, WA	Enrollment 3,046	Avg. net price $18,564
Skagit Valley College View program →	Location Anacortes, WA	Enrollment 2,477	Avg. net price $18,835
South Puget Sound Community College View program →	Location Tumwater, WA	Enrollment 3,075	Avg. net price $18,745
Southwestern Oregon Community College View program →	Location Brookings, OR	Enrollment 1,270	Avg. net price $7,455
Tacoma Community College View program →	Location Gig Harbor, WA	Enrollment 4,668	Avg. net price $19,206
Treasure Valley Community College View program →	Location Burns, OR	Enrollment 1,193	Avg. net price $10,927
Umpqua Community College View program →	Location Roseburg, OR	Enrollment 2,219	Avg. net price $6,615
Walla Walla Community College View program →	Location Walla Walla, WA	Enrollment 2,418	Avg. net price $14,397
Wenatchee Valley College View program →	Location Wenatchee, WA	Enrollment 1,759	Avg. net price $16,742
Whatcom Community College View program →	Location Bellingham, WA	Enrollment 2,378	Avg. net price $17,524
Yakima Valley College View program →	Location Toppenish, WA	Enrollment 2,770	Avg. net price $17,448

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Puget Sound Community College JUCO?

Yes, South Puget Sound Community College is a JUCO program in the Northwest Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for South Puget Sound Community College men's basketball.

What conference is South Puget Sound Community College in?

South Puget Sound Community College competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.

What is the average net price at South Puget Sound Community College?

Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $18,745 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 South Puget Sound Community College?

College Scorecard reports approximately 3,075 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.

How do I get recruited to South Puget Sound Community College?

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