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Rand Chappell named KBCA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year

Cruse selected for 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game

Cruse named NJCAA D-II first-team All-America

JCCC Drops Season Finale to Lansing, Finishes Eighth at Nationals

Cruse’s last-second heroics lift Cavaliers past Schoolcraft

Rand Chappell named KBCA Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year May 13, 2026 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.

Cruse selected for 2026 NJCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game April 27, 2026 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.

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. One player wearing a white jersey with yellow trim and the text “JOHNSON COUNTY” along with the number 21 is in the act of shooting the basketball. The player is holding the ball above their head with both hands, preparing for a shot. Another player in a teal and black jersey with the number 14 is positioned defensively, with one arm extended upward to contest the shot. The background features rows of blue stadium seats and a railing, indicating the game is taking place in a gymnasium or sports arena. The lighting is bright and evenly distributed, typical of an indoor sports facility.

Cruse named NJCAA D-II first-team All-America April 9, 2026 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.

The image shows an in?game basketball action scene on an indoor court.
A player wearing a white Johnson County uniform with the number 2 is dribbling the ball with the left hand while moving toward the right side of the frame. This player is in an athletic stance, appearing to look for a passing lane or driving opportunity.
A defender in a blue uniform from another team is positioned directly in front of the ballhandler, extending one arm outward and bending the knees in a defensive stance to block or contain the play. Two additional players in blue uniforms are visible—one on each side—moving toward the ballhandler, suggesting a possible double?team or defensive collapse.
In the background, spectators sit in bleachers, watching the game. The gym floor has standard basketball court markings, and the lighting appears bright and evenly distributed, typical of a well?lit sports arena.

JCCC Drops Season Finale to Lansing, Finishes Eighth at Nationals March 22, 2026 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.

Cruse’s last-second heroics lift Cavaliers past Schoolcraft March 20, 2026 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.

Awards & Recognition

2 National Championships

11 NJCAA Tournament Appearances

2 NJCAA Players of the Year

14 Regional Titles

10 Conference Titles

25 NJCAA All-American Athletes

1 NABC Players of the Year

21 NJCAA Academic Award Winners

13 NJCAA All-Tournament

2 NJCAA Tournament MVPs

2 NBA Draft Picks/Players

91 Region/District Selections

110 Kansas Jayhawk Conference Selections

6 Kansas Jayhawk Conference MVPs

11 Greater Kansas City Conference Selections

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