NCAA Division II and III, NAIA schools and Junior colleges all welcome walk-ons. There have been a number of athletes who have walked on to Division I football, basketball and baseball teams. JUCO schools can also be great way to play your sport at NCAA level.
How long can you play JUCO basketball?
How many seasons may I participate in a sport? Students are allowed two (2) seasons of competition in any sport at a NJCAA college, if they have not participated at any intercollegiate level (including varsity, JV, and/or club) during two (2) seasons previously.
How do you get into JUCO basketball?
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Is JUCO basketball competitive?
For student-athletes wondering how competitive JUCO basketball is, the answer is simple: very. College basketball coaches often turn to junior colleges to meet their recruiting needs even before reaching out to high-school athletes.
Is JUCO competitive?
There are no guarantees of playing time at a JUCO. They are very competitive. That said, with fewer numbers on the roster and no upperclassmen, your athlete has a much higher likelihood of getting extensive playing time right from the start. Most coaches believe there is no substitute for game time.
Can I play JUCO basketball?
Junior college basketball is a real alternative and if you are good enough can lead to an NCAA scholarship. JUCO Basketball is played in all three divisions but athletic scholarships are only offered at division 1 and 2 level. The NJCAA allows 16 scholarships per school. That's 16 for men as well as 16 for women.
What GPA do you need to play JUCO sports?
2.0 GPA
Is JUCO better than D1?
Some of the top JUCO's could EASILY beat half of the D1 teams in the country. Every year, thousands of JUCO players get recruited to play at 4-year schools and dozens of JUCO players are taken in the MLB Draft. Additionally, JUCO players can be significantly more valuable to 4-year college coaches.
Can you get D1 offers from JUCO?
It is certainly possible to go from JUCO to D1. Ziola-Vega recommends that student-athletes hoping for recruitment by a larger program look at D1 JUCOs; this is the most competitive of the NJCAA divisions, and the most likely to place students in NCAA schools down the line.
Which NBA players played JUCO?
- Jimmy Butler.
- Dennis Rodman.
- Larry Johnson.
- Mookie Blaylock.
- Spencer Haywood.
- Nate Archibald.
- Ben Wallace.
- Sidney Wicks.
What division is JUCO?
NJCAA Division III College coaches on the JUCO (Junior College) level are able to provide a great college experience with highly competitive games and tournaments.