College coaches look at UTR before anything else — it's the fastest way they filter recruits. Here's the typical recruited range for this level:
Boys — typical rangeUTR 6.5–10.0
Girls — typical rangeUTR 4.5–7.5
Typical roster bands, not cutoffs. Coaches recruit the whole player — grades, character, and how you compete all matter. The most honest benchmark for any school is its current roster's level: ask the coach directly.
Brooks Buffington enters his 11th season coaching both Bobcat programs; the 2025-26 men finished 16-2 and placed a program-best fourth at the NJCAA Division II national tournament.
Men have won five consecutive MACCC championships; Buffington was named 2026 MACCC, NJCAA Region 23, and ITA Region III Men's Coach of the Year.
Home matches at the Bobcat Tennis Complex in Ellisville; the school hosted the 2026 Region 23 tournament.
Jones Men's: FAQs
How do I get recruited by the Jones College Men's Tennis tennis program?
Start by researching the program's roster and contacting Brooks Buffington (Head Coach) with your UTR rating, tournament results, and video. Most NJCAA / JUCO recruiting starts sophomore or junior year of high school.
What UTR rating do I need for Jones College NJCAA / JUCO tennis?
Typical recruited players at this level sit around UTR 6.5–10.0 (boys) and 4.5–7.5 (girls). Those are typical roster bands, not cutoffs — coaches recruit the whole player, and walk-ons can sit below the band. The most honest benchmark for Jones College is its current roster's level: ask the staff directly.
Does Jones College offer athletic scholarships for tennis?
Scholarship rules differ by division: D1 and D2 programs can offer athletic scholarships, D3 programs offer only academic/need-based aid, and NAIA/JUCO programs have their own aid rules. Ask the staff what is available for your recruiting class.
Who coaches the Jones College Men's Tennis program?
Brooks Buffington is the head coach. See the full staff list above — each coach has a profile page.
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