Head Coach
Brian Bess
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Three Rivers College – MO Basketball
Three Rivers College offers junior college basketball as a calculated step in your development arc. Head coach Brian Bess runs a program that treats the NJCAA and Missouri College Athletic Conference as strategic positioning, not a final destination, but a platform for demonstrating growth and earning four-year opportunities. The tactical advantage of this path: you compete in a conference that values consistency and measurable improvement. Two years at Three Rivers gives you time to expand your skill set, adjust your game, and prove sustained performance in college basketball. Bess structures his roster to develop players systematically, using conference play as a proving ground where scouts and four-year programs actively evaluate talent. The Missouri College Athletic Conference creates natural visibility. You're not operating in isolation, you're part of a recognized pipeline where advancement is routine for players who execute their role and improve incrementally. Three Rivers expects disciplined basketball: fundamentals matter, spacing matters, decision-making matters. This environment rewards players who study the game and treat development as a multi-year project rather than an immediate showcase. Your two years here establish a track record. Strong performance in the MJCAC translates directly to recruitment leverage for Division II and III programs, as well as competitive Division I opportunities. Bess's program emphasizes the transfer portal strategically, positioning players for their next move. 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
$9,000/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
1,844
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $9,000 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $8,662 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $8,394 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,977 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,640 / year
- $110,001+
- $16,939 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,844
- Average net price
- $9,000 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,070 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,390 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Missouri College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Jefferson College
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Location Kirksville, MO | Enrollment 2,552 | Avg. net price $6,878 |
Metropolitan Community College
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Location Kansas City, MO | Enrollment 10,649 | Avg. net price $9,851 |
Mineral Area College
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Location Park Hills, MO | Enrollment 1,592 | Avg. net price $9,448 |
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Missouri State University – West Plains
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Location Springfield, MO | Enrollment 965 | Avg. net price $12,068 |
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Moberly Area Community College
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Location Moberly, MO | Enrollment 3,100 | Avg. net price $6,946 |
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North Central Missouri College
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Location Savannah, MO | Enrollment 1,286 | Avg. net price $13,084 |
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St. Louis Community College
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Location Wildwood, MO | Enrollment 11,788 | Avg. net price $2,967 |
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State Fair Community College
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Location Sedalia, MO | Enrollment 2,694 | Avg. net price $9,656 |
Three Rivers College – MO
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Location Poplar Bluff, MO | Enrollment 1,844 | Avg. net price $9,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Three Rivers College – MO JUCO?
Yes, Three Rivers College – MO is a JUCO program in the Missouri College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Three Rivers College – MO men's basketball.
What conference is Three Rivers College – MO in?
Three Rivers College – MO competes in the Missouri College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Three Rivers College – MO?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $9,000 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 Three Rivers College – MO?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,844 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Three Rivers College – MO?
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.
Three Rivers College – MO Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a JUCO program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Three Rivers College – MO's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.