Head Coach
Matt Hardy
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Western Texas College Basketball
When Matt Hardy took over at Western Texas College, he inherited more than a basketball program, he stepped into a tradition of developing players who understand that junior college is a launchpad, not a destination. Walk through the gym and you'll see that mentality embedded in how the Westerners approach every practice, every game in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. Western Texas has built a reputation for taking players at crossroads, those reconsidering their path, those needing another year to mature, those hungry to prove something, and turning them into junior college competitors who transfer up and succeed. The program doesn't chase quick wins; it chases development. Hardy's teams play with purpose, focused on the fundamentals and basketball IQ that prepare guys for the next level. The WJCAA landscape is competitive, and Western Texas holds its own by building programs around players willing to work. That means solid perimeter shooting, disciplined defense, and an offensive system that rewards ball movement and spacing. Guys who come through here don't just play harder, they think the game differently by the time they leave. If you're considering junior college as your reset or stepping stone, Western Texas offers genuine coaching and the chance to develop alongside peers who share your ambition. This is where the work gets serious. If you're serious about competing at this level, the preparation has to match the ambition. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL works with post-grad and high school athletes to build the skills that college coaches recruit. See what's possible at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$3,101/yr
Grad rate
50%
Enrollment
599
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $3,101 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,442 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,303 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,780 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,191 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 599
- Average net price
- $3,101 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,300 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,150 / year
- Graduation rate
- 50%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Western Junior College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blinn College
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Location Brenham, TX | Enrollment 15,535 | Avg. net price $9,773 |
Clarendon College
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Location Clarendon, TX | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $7,240 |
Frank Phillips College
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Location Borger, TX | Enrollment 623 | Avg. net price $13,338 |
Hill College
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Location Hillsboro, TX | Enrollment 2,253 | Avg. net price $5,802 |
Howard College
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Location Kerrville, TX | Enrollment 1,611 | Avg. net price $3,019 |
McLennan Community College
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Location Waco, TX | Enrollment 5,668 | Avg. net price $5,887 |
Midland College
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Location Midland, TX | Enrollment 5,542 | Avg. net price $4,224 |
New Mexico Junior College
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 2,175 | Avg. net price $5,665 |
New Mexico Military Institute
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Location Roswell, NM | Enrollment 331 | Avg. net price $3,981 |
Odessa College
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Location Gardendale, TX | Enrollment 4,654 | Avg. net price $5,895 |
Ranger College
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Location Ranger, TX | Enrollment 971 | Avg. net price $7,922 |
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South Plains College
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Location Levelland, TX | Enrollment 6,005 | Avg. net price $8,697 |
Temple College
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Location Brownsville, TX | Enrollment 3,178 | Avg. net price $4,922 |
Weatherford College
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Location Mineral Wells, TX | Enrollment 5,094 | Avg. net price $9,654 |
Western Texas College
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Location Snyder, TX | Enrollment 599 | Avg. net price $3,101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Texas College JUCO?
Yes, Western Texas College is a JUCO program in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western Texas College men's basketball.
What conference is Western Texas College in?
Western Texas College competes in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western Texas College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $3,101 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 Western Texas College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 599 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western Texas 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Western Texas College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at JUCO evaluations already prepared for what programs like Western Texas College require.
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.