https://www.jcccathletics.com en-us https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260513pd0v5j Johnson County Community College head men’s basketball coach Rand Chappell has been named the 2026 Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, earning the honor for the first time. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260513pd0v5j https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260427rcml6b The selections for the 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game have been announced, with 26 players chosen to participate in the 16th annual event. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260427rcml6b https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260409kcbugo Johnson County Community College sophomore forward Tavian Cruse has been named a second-team Division II All-American by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Cruse becomes the sixth NJCAA All-American in the six years of the Rand Chappell era and the 25th in program history. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260409kcbugo https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260322fst9h6 Johnson County Community College closed out its season Saturday with a 104-93 loss to Lansing Community College in the 7th/8th place game at the NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Tournament. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260322fst9h6 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260320jbauha In a tightly contested matchup that featured multiple lead changes and clutch moments down the stretch, Johnson County Community College edged Schoolcraft College 75-73 in the consolation semifinals on Friday. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260320jbauha https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318ruiq8z Johnson County Community College used a balanced scoring attack, efficient shooting, and a dominant second half to power past Coastal Alabama–North, 77–59, Wednesday afternoon in the consolation bracket at NJCAA Division II National Tournament in Danville, Ill. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260318ruiq8z https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260317hi9ve3 A tale of two halves defined opening game of the NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament, as Parkland College stormed back from a 10 point deficit to defeat Johnson County Community College, 86–78. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260317hi9ve3 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260310ukygtb The Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team has been given a second chance to compete for 2026 NJCAD Division II National Championships, receiving an at-large bid to complete the tournament field. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260310ukygtb https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260309jq44c8 A historic run through the 2025-26 season completing the first undefeated regular season in program history has now turned into postseason recognition for the Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team. All five Cavaliers starters were named as All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Division II performers announced by the conference office Monday. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260309jq44c8 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306s0ug36 After a historic run through the 2025–26 season that included the first undefeated regular season in program history, the Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team learned that even a perfect regular season does not guarantee postseason success. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260306s0ug36 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260303v5uebf A day after completing the first undefeated regular season in Johnson County Community College history, the Cavaliers men’s basketball team took a break from shooting hoops to pay a visit to third graders at Brookside Charter Middle School in Kansas City, Mo. The event was coordinated by Allison White from Lead to Read. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260303v5uebf https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226j69zed The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team made history Wednesday night, securing its first undefeated regular season in program history with a 75-70 victory at Allen Community College. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260226j69zed https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221ua2d8q The No. 3-ranked Johnson County men’s basketball team dominated the opening 20 minutes and then cruised to a 97-59 victory over Neosho County in its final regular season home game while celebrating Sophomore Day. Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260221ua2d8q https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219gwaecy The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team clinched the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II regular season championship and secured the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Region 6 Tournament with an 80-63 victory over Fort Scott Community College on Wednesday night. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260219gwaecy https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260217j2llgh For the third time this season, Johnson County Community College Tavian Cruse has been selected the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260217j2llgh https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214xon0n9 The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team relied on defense and rebounding to grind out a 66–56 victory over last-place Labette Community College, extending its unbeaten streak to 25 games. Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260214xon0n9 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212fvrjdi Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team absorbed an early blow, faced its largest halftime deficit of the season, and still found a way to win. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260212fvrjdi https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211hcuw2l For the second time this season Aidan Wing has been named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Player of the Week, earning the week 13 award. He was first selected in week eight. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260211hcuw2l https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208feds6k The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team had six players score in double figures, including all five starters, as the Cavaliers pulled away in the second half to defeat Highland Community College, 81-67. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260208feds6k https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204frnd8q Six Cavaliers scored in double figures as No. 3-ranked Johnson County rolled to an 83-55 win at No. 23 North Central Missouri Tuesday night, improving to 23-0 on the season. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260204frnd8q https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260203m2v5ng Johnson County sophomore forward Tavian Cruse helped the No. 3 Cavaliers remain unbeaten by leading the JCCC to three double-digit victories last week and was named the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for week 12. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260203m2v5ng https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202gc8hq2 The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team jumped out to a double-digit lead early and never allowed Allen Community College to mount a serious run, earning a 73-62 victory Saturday afternoon to remain unbeaten at 22-0. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260202gc8hq2 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129gb3rwu The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team used a dominant second-half performance to pull away from Neosho County, earning an 80-55 road victory Wednesday night. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260129gb3rwu https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127kg7ucy – The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team pulled away in the second half to defeat Fort Scott Community College, 91-66, Monday night. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127kg7ucy https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127kq6rz9 Johnson County Community College guard Trey Fulcher was tabbed the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II Men’s Basketball Player of the Week for week 11 after he turned in an impressive effort to help power the number three-ranked Cavaliers to a 105-74 romp over Labette and stay perfect on the season. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260127kq6rz9 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122f2bus4 For the fourth time this season, six Cavaliers scored in double figures as the No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men’s basketball team rolled to an impressive 105-74 victory over Labette Community College on Wednesday evening, improving to 19-0 on the season and 3-0 in conference play. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260122f2bus4 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260118jjjwwd Behind a balanced scoring effort, the No. 3-ranked Johnson County men’s basketball team earned a key Kansas Jayhawk Conference victory,78-59, over rival Kansas City Kansas on Saturday afternoon. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260118jjjwwd https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115fsyud6 The No. 3-ranked Johnson County men’s basketball controlled the glass, converted free throws down the stretch, and led wire-to-wire in an 87-76 victory at Highland to open conference play. With the victory, JCCC improved to 17-0 on the season. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260115fsyud6 https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111fvsywm Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260111fvsywm https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108gzdrte Six Cavaliers recorded double figures as No. 3 Johnson County Community College earned an impressive 82-60 victory over No. 10 North Central Missouri College on Wednesday evening, improving to 15-0 on the season. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.jcccathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2025-26/releases/20260108gzdrte