Head Coach
Lamont Whitaker
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Vance-Granville Community College Basketball
Vance-Granville demands ball movement and defensive intensity. Head coach Lamont Whitaker builds rosters that thrive on pace and pressure, a style that requires guards capable of running floor and forwards who can defend multiple positions. The Vanguards compete in the Carolinas Athletic Association, a competitive NJCAA conference where depth and conditioning separate starters from reserves. This program prioritizes players who understand their role within a system. You won't find excessive isolation basketball here; instead, Whitaker constructs lineups built on spacing, high- percentage shot selection, and transition opportunities. The playing style rewards guards with court vision and bigs who can move defensively. Bench production matters significantly, JUCO depth charts turn over quickly, and roster spots go to athletes prepared to contribute immediately. Vance- Granville serves as a legitimate pathway to four-year programs. Whitaker's coaching pedigree and conference visibility create opportunities for guards and forwards who develop consistency over a two-year window. The college environment emphasizes academics alongside basketball; student-athletes must meet eligibility standards to compete. Fit here means accepting a structured approach to development. This isn't a program built on individual talent showcases, it's built on team efficiency and defensive accountability. If you thrive in systems, understand spacing principles, and bring ready-now athleticism, Vance-Granville offers genuine advancement potential. 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
$2,806/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
1,665
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $2,806 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,163 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $2,088 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,418 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,415 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,665
- Average net price
- $2,806 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,964 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,572 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Carolinas Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Brunswick Community College
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Location Bolivia, NC | Enrollment 1,211 | Avg. net price $9,193 |
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
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Location Watauga, NC | Enrollment 2,393 | Avg. net price — |
Cape Fear Community College
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Location Wilmington, NC | Enrollment 9,764 | Avg. net price $6,156 |
Catawba Valley Community College
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Location Hickory, NC | Enrollment 2,741 | Avg. net price $6,463 |
Central Carolina Community College
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Location Lee, NC | Enrollment 3,237 | Avg. net price $5,828 |
| Cleveland Community College View program → | Location Shelby, NC | Enrollment 1,097 | Avg. net price $685 |
Davidson-Davie Community College
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Location Thomasville, NC | Enrollment 2,633 | Avg. net price $1,413 |
| Denmark Technical College View program → | Location Bamberg, SC | Enrollment 519 | Avg. net price $18,131 |
Fayetteville Technical Community College
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Location Fayetteville, NC | Enrollment 9,471 | Avg. net price $3,428 |
Gaston College
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Location Dallas, NC | Enrollment 3,518 | Avg. net price $3,981 |
Guilford Technical Community College
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Location Greensboro, NC | Enrollment 9,260 | Avg. net price $17,020 |
Johnston Community College
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Location Smithfield, NC | Enrollment 3,453 | Avg. net price $5,459 |
Lenoir Community College
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Location Kinston, NC | Enrollment 1,469 | Avg. net price $7,947 |
Louisburg College
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 402 | Avg. net price $22,901 |
Pitt Community College
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Location Farmville, NC | Enrollment 5,317 | Avg. net price $6,663 |
Sandhills Community College
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Location Raeford, NC | Enrollment 2,539 | Avg. net price $6,345 |
USC Salkehatchie
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Location Allendale, SC | Enrollment 271 | Avg. net price $10,749 |
Vance-Granville Community College
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Location Vance, NC | Enrollment 1,665 | Avg. net price $2,806 |
Wake Technical Community College
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Location Raleigh, NC | Enrollment 19,675 | Avg. net price $6,738 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vance-Granville Community College JUCO?
Yes, Vance-Granville Community College is a JUCO program in the Carolinas Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Vance-Granville Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Vance-Granville Community College in?
Vance-Granville Community College competes in the Carolinas Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Vance-Granville Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,806 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 Vance-Granville Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,665 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Vance-Granville 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 Vance-Granville Community College Respects
JUCO coaches at programs like Vance-Granville 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.