Head Coach
John Pigatti
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About South Suburban College Basketball
The Chicago Area Athletic Conference operates with fewer scholarship dollars than most junior college circuits, which means South Suburban actively targets players who understand grit over glamour, and Coach John Pigatti builds rosters around that philosophy. That constraint actually shapes program identity: you get film study, position-specific development, and genuine playing time rather than bench-riding at an overcrowded powerhouse. Pigatti's staff prioritizes skill progression and game IQ. The program leans toward recruiting hungry guards and versatile forwards willing to expand their range and defensive versatility over a season. South Suburban competes in a regional conference where mid-season momentum and tournament seeding depend heavily on consistency rather than name recognition. Players who thrive here typically excel at communication, adjust quickly to coaching adjustments, and view the NJCAA season as a real evaluation window for four-year programs watching film. The junior college pathway remains one of the clearest routes to Division I and II scholarships, especially for players needing a certified transcript boost, skill refinement, or a second chance to prove eligibility. What separates successful NJCAA players from overlooked ones is often how deliberately they prepare for the next level during that bridge year. 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/.
Net price
$2,011/yr
Grad rate
27%
Enrollment
2,042
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $2,011 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,526 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,025 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,149 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,295 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,042
- Average net price
- $2,011 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,393 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,983 / year
- Graduation rate
- 27%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Chicago Area Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Harry S Truman College
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Location Independence, IL | Enrollment 2,505 | Avg. net price $6,079 |
Kennedy-King College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,777 | Avg. net price $7,250 |
Malcolm X College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 6,409 | Avg. net price $6,258 |
Morton College
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Location Cicero, IL | Enrollment 2,640 | Avg. net price $6,075 |
Olive-Harvey College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 1,661 | Avg. net price $6,760 |
Prairie State College
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Location Chicago Heights, IL | Enrollment 2,443 | Avg. net price $4,220 |
Richard J. Daley College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 2,789 | Avg. net price $6,286 |
South Suburban College
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Location South Holland, IL | Enrollment 2,042 | Avg. net price $2,011 |
Wilbur Wright College
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Location Chicago, IL | Enrollment 4,372 | Avg. net price $5,287 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Suburban College JUCO?
Yes, South Suburban College is a JUCO program in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for South Suburban College men's basketball.
What conference is South Suburban College in?
South Suburban College competes in the Chicago Area Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at South Suburban College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,011 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 Suburban College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,042 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to South Suburban 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.
Your Eligibility for South Suburban College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before JUCO coaches ask the question, so when South Suburban College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
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.