Head Coach
Malcolm Sims
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Terra State Community College Basketball
Terra State Community College basketball offers a clear pathway: play meaningful minutes while earning credits that transfer to four-year programs. Head coach Malcolm Sims builds rosters around development and opportunity, prioritizing players who can grow within the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. That matters because your junior college years should accomplish two things at once, improve your game and complete general education requirements without wasting time or money. Terra State competes in a conference that feeds the transfer portal effectively. You'll face quality opponents, develop fundamental skills, and create film that attracts attention from NCAA Division II and III programs, as well as four-year institutions looking to add depth. The program emphasizes player responsibility: showing up ready to work, attending class, and understanding that your next opportunity depends on what you do here. The location in Ohio provides regional exposure while keeping costs manageable compared to four-year universities. You're not paying premium tuition to sit the bench. Sims evaluates talent honestly and distributes playing time to players who earn it, a refreshing approach if you've been overlooked or sidelined elsewhere. This is junior college basketball stripped of hype. You work, you develop, you transfer up. That's the value proposition. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$19,194/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
1,028
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $19,194 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $19,288 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,548 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,245 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,028
- Average net price
- $19,194 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,306 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,018 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Ohio Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bryant & Stratton College – OH
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Location Chesterfield, OH | Enrollment 624 | Avg. net price $12,704 |
Clark State College
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Location Springfield, OH | Enrollment 3,456 | Avg. net price $10,176 |
Columbus State Community College
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Location Columbus, OH | Enrollment 17,549 | Avg. net price $7,667 |
Cuyahoga Community College
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Location Parma Heights, OH | Enrollment 13,382 | Avg. net price $2,652 |
Edison State Community College
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Location Piqua, OH | Enrollment 1,302 | Avg. net price $6,923 |
Hocking College
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Location Logan, OH | Enrollment 1,311 | Avg. net price $16,748 |
Lakeland Community College
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Location Kirtland, OH | Enrollment 2,773 | Avg. net price $3,765 |
Lorain County Community College
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Location Sheffield, OH | Enrollment 5,373 | Avg. net price $2,992 |
| Miami University – Hamilton View program → | Location Hamilton, OH | Enrollment 2,043 | Avg. net price $11,513 |
| Miami University – Middletown View program → | Location Middletown, OH | Enrollment 837 | Avg. net price $10,410 |
Owens Community College
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Location Wood, OH | Enrollment 4,361 | Avg. net price $10,862 |
Terra State Community College
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Location Fremont, OH | Enrollment 1,028 | Avg. net price $19,194 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terra State Community College JUCO?
Yes, Terra State Community College is a JUCO program in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Terra State Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Terra State Community College in?
Terra State Community College competes in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Terra State Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $19,194 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 Terra State Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,028 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Terra 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 Terra State Community College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Terra 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.