Head Coach
Mike Carpenter
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Wabash Valley College Basketball
You're weighing your options after high school, trying to figure out if you're ready for a four-year program or if you need another year to grow your game. That's a smart question to ask yourself, and Wabash Valley College offers a real answer. Head coach Mike Carpenter has built a program in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference that focuses on player development as much as winning. He understands that junior college basketball isn't a consolation prize, it's a platform. You'll compete against players who are serious about getting recruited to Division I and II programs, which means the competition level is real and the coaching is intentional. At Wabash Valley, you'll find a coach who invests in your progress both on and off the court. Carpenter's approach emphasizes fundamentals, basketball IQ, and the kind of consistency that makes scouts pay attention. The program operates in an athletic conference where teams play competitive schedules, giving you regular chances to showcase improvement. If you're the type of player who values honest feedback, wants to be part of a tight-knit team, and is willing to put in work to earn your next opportunity, this is a place that will see your effort and help you move forward. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$7,211/yr
Grad rate
65%
Enrollment
1,634
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,211 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $5,965 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,572 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $7,993 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $10,361 / year
- $110,001+
- $9,310 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,634
- Average net price
- $7,211 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,260 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,460 / year
- Graduation rate
- 65%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Southern Illinois Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
John A. Logan College
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Location Carterville, IL | Enrollment 2,016 | Avg. net price $7,393 |
Kaskaskia College
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Location Centralia, IL | Enrollment 1,920 | Avg. net price $4,839 |
Lewis & Clark Community College
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Location Godfrey, IL | Enrollment 2,487 | Avg. net price $4,998 |
Olney Central College
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Location Olney, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Rend Lake College
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Location Ina, IL | Enrollment 1,175 | Avg. net price $7,833 |
Shawnee Community College
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Location Ullin, IL | Enrollment 698 | Avg. net price $4,449 |
Southeastern Illinois College
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Location Saline, IL | Enrollment 680 | Avg. net price $14,233 |
Southwestern Illinois College
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Location Belleville, IL | Enrollment 5,675 | Avg. net price $7,555 |
Wabash Valley College
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Location Mount Carmel, IL | Enrollment 1,634 | Avg. net price $7,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wabash Valley College JUCO?
Yes, Wabash Valley College is a JUCO program in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Wabash Valley College men's basketball.
What conference is Wabash Valley College in?
Wabash Valley College competes in the Southern Illinois Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Wabash Valley College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,211 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 Wabash Valley College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,634 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Wabash Valley 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.
Targeting Wabash Valley College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Wabash Valley College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
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.