Head Coach
Marques McKinney
Program contact: Michael Manso, Assistant Coach
mansom@sunyulster.edu
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About Ulster County Community College Basketball
Ulster County Community College offers genuine opportunities for players looking to develop their game and earn playing time at the junior college level. Head coach Marques McKinney builds programs around work ethic and basketball fundamentals rather than flashy recruiting narratives. This is the right fit if you're serious about improving your skills, competing in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference, and positioning yourself for a Division III or Division II transfer. NJCAA basketball emphasizes player development over hype. You'll find substantial minutes here, real coaching investment in your growth, and a realistic path forward. The program doesn't promise shortcuts, it delivers consistent competition and honest feedback about where you stand. Academically, Ulster County provides flexibility for student-athletes managing serious course loads alongside basketball demands. The Hudson Valley Athletic Conference brings solid competition and a chance to prove yourself against established programs. If you're a player who thrives with direct coaching and needs playing time to develop confidence, this environment works. McKinney's approach values accountability and measurable improvement over recruiting rankings. Understand what you're signing up for: junior college basketball requires maturity, commitment to improvement, and clarity about your transfer goals. Ulster County delivers the playing time and coaching foundation to make progress toward those objectives. 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
$4,351/yr
Grad rate
37%
Enrollment
1,341
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,351 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,301 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,758 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,971 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,253 / year
- $110,001+
- $10,517 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,341
- Average net price
- $4,351 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,866 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,546 / year
- Graduation rate
- 37%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Hudson Valley Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Columbia-Greene Community College
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Location Hudson, NY | Enrollment 876 | Avg. net price $3,434 |
Dutchess Community College
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Location Poughkeepsie, NY | Enrollment 3,824 | Avg. net price $9,309 |
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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Location Johnstown, NY | Enrollment 1,001 | Avg. net price $7,704 |
Hudson Valley Community College
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Location Troy, NY | Enrollment 6,499 | Avg. net price $8,022 |
Orange County Community College
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Location City of Middletown, NY | Enrollment 3,989 | Avg. net price $7,121 |
Rockland Community College
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Location Suffern, NY | Enrollment 3,834 | Avg. net price $6,348 |
| Sullivan County Community College View program → | Location Loch Sheldrake, NY | Enrollment 836 | Avg. net price $1,800 |
SUNY Adirondack
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Location Town of Queensbury, NY | Enrollment 1,844 | Avg. net price $11,310 |
Ulster County Community College
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Location Stone Ridge, NY | Enrollment 1,341 | Avg. net price $4,351 |
Westchester Community College
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Location Valhalla, NY | Enrollment 8,078 | Avg. net price $7,291 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ulster County Community College JUCO?
Yes, Ulster County Community College is a JUCO program in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Ulster County Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Ulster County Community College in?
Ulster County Community College competes in the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Ulster County Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,351 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 Ulster County Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,341 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Ulster County 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including JUCO
Our track record of placing players at JUCO programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Ulster County Community College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.