Head Coach
Jay Harrington
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Southwestern Illinois College Basketball
Southwestern Illinois College basketball is built on a foundation that rewards hard work and delivers results. Head coach Jay Harrington has created a program where players who come prepared don't just compete, they thrive. Competing in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference, the Cougars play a brand of basketball that emphasizes toughness, ball movement, and accountability. This is a junior college program that takes development seriously, offering players a genuine pathway to four- year opportunities while competing at a level that demands excellence every night. What separates this program is Harrington's commitment to building players both on and off the court. He recruits athletes hungry to prove themselves, and he puts them in positions to succeed through structured development and meaningful minutes. The coaching staff understands that junior college players need more than opportunity, they need mentorship, competitive depth that pushes them daily, and a clear vision for their next step. If you're a player ready to invest in your craft and earn your way to a four-year program, Southwestern Illinois offers the environment and coaching to make that happen. This is college basketball the right way: competitive, supportive, and genuinely invested in your growth. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$7,555/yr
Grad rate
38%
Enrollment
5,675
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,555 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,013 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,859 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,710 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,910 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,192 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,675
- Average net price
- $7,555 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,590 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $7,320 / year
- Graduation rate
- 38%
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 Southwestern Illinois College JUCO?
Yes, Southwestern Illinois College is a JUCO program in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Southwestern Illinois College men's basketball.
What conference is Southwestern Illinois College in?
Southwestern Illinois College competes in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Southwestern Illinois College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,555 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 Southwestern Illinois College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,675 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Southwestern Illinois 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 Southwestern Illinois 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.