Head Coach
Chance Jones
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Spoon River College Basketball
Spoon River College offers junior college basketball for players who want genuine development without the noise. Head coach Chance Jones runs a program in the Arrowhead Conference where earning minutes means proving you can execute fundamentals and commit to the system. This is a NJCAA program, which means real playing time for high school graduates who need to show growth before moving to four-year schools. What works here: players who understand junior college as a stepping stone, not a destination. You'll get court time to build your game. The coaching staff focuses on basketball IQ and consistency rather than highlighting individual athleticism. The academic support exists because junior college transfers need both eligibility and prepared transcripts when recruiting at the Division II and III level. Illinois location keeps costs manageable for families while placing you in a competitive region. The Arrowhead Conference provides mid-level competition where you can actually impact games and create measurable improvement on film. Chance Jones expects maturity, this isn't a program for players looking for excuses or shortcuts. This works if you're realistic about your level, hungry to prove something over two years, and serious about using junior college as intentional preparation for the next step. If that's your goal, you'll find a coach who builds players, not just rosters. --- The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com. ---
Net price
$7,652/yr
Grad rate
43%
Enrollment
774
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,652 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,434 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,538 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,069 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,661 / year
- $110,001+
- $15,390 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 774
- Average net price
- $7,652 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,300 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $14,340 / year
- Graduation rate
- 43%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Arrowhead Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Danville Area Community College
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Location Danville, IL | Enrollment 1,508 | Avg. net price $3,398 |
Illinois Central College
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Location East Peoria, IL | Enrollment 5,052 | Avg. net price $10,829 |
Illinois Valley Community College
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Location Oglesby, IL | Enrollment 2,040 | Avg. net price $3,176 |
John Wood Community College
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Location Quincy, IL | Enrollment 1,371 | Avg. net price $6,248 |
Kankakee Community College
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Location Kankakee, IL | Enrollment 1,985 | Avg. net price $3,419 |
Lake Land College
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Location Mattoon, IL | Enrollment 2,448 | Avg. net price $5,445 |
Lincoln Land Community College
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Location Springfield, IL | Enrollment 3,976 | Avg. net price $3,659 |
Lincoln Trail College
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Location Robinson, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Parkland College
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Location Champaign, IL | Enrollment 3,348 | Avg. net price $5,553 |
Spoon River College
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Location Macomb, IL | Enrollment 774 | Avg. net price $7,652 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spoon River College JUCO?
Yes, Spoon River College is a JUCO program in the Arrowhead Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Spoon River College men's basketball.
What conference is Spoon River College in?
Spoon River College competes in the Arrowhead Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Spoon River College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,652 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 Spoon River College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 774 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Spoon River 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.
Compete at the Level Spoon River College Scouts
JUCO coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Spoon River College need to make a decision.
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.