On March 21, Lansing Community College men’s basketball defeated Johnson County Community College 104-93 in Danville, Illinois, in the NJCAA Division II national championship consolation bracket to finish its season seventh in the country.

The victory serves as a fitting capstone to a memorable season of dominance. In addition to a 28-8 record and a top-10 national finish, LCC won the Great Lakes District C championship. Sophomore Zander Woodruff was named NJCAA Region XII all-region, all-MCCAA, first-team All-Western Conference and, after a 41-point effort in the season finale, to the NJCAA Division II all-tournament team. Woodruff also led the conference in scoring and field goal percentage.

Other Stars also made significant contributions this season: DeAndre Berry and Lamont Green-Torbert were named second- and third-team All-Western Conference, respectively, and Ben Smith received an honorable mention. Berry also earned all-freshman conference honors, and DeAire Lee was named to the conference all-defensive team.

This success — born out of dedication to year-round work — stems from a tradition established by LCC’s head coach, 2026 MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year Mike Ingram.

Ingram has been with LCC men’s basketball since 1988, when LCC won the national championship, and has served as head coach since 1990. On Feb. 2, LCC defeated Southwestern Michigan 100-76 to record Ingram’s 700th win as head coach. A Basketball Coaches of Michigan and NJCAA of Michigan Hall of Famer, Ingram has won 20 conference championships.
The Stars’ seventh-place finish this season adds to other strong national performances, as Ingram’s teams have previously finished in the top 10 four times. Ingram has been named MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year 20 times and Region 12 Coach of the Year four times.

Basketball fan and LCC President Steve Robinson understands the impact of Ingram’s dedication and longevity.

“Coach Ingram’s success represents decades of leadership, integrity and commitment to excellence,” Robinson said. “His influence extends far beyond the court, and we are proud to celebrate his many incredible achievements.”

An All-American as a player at LCC, Ingram has guided nine LCC athletes to that national honor during his tenure and has provided foundational instruction for countless athletes who advanced to four-year colleges and universities after their careers in Lansing.

“I have a great job, and it gives me a chance to help so many kids,” Ingram said. “And I still have a burning fire to coach.”

 

About Lansing Community College

Lansing Community College, founded in 1957, is one of the largest community colleges in Michigan, serving more than 14,500 students across a six-county area each year. LCC offers courses in general education for those interested in transferring to a four-year institution, career and workforce development, developmental education and personal enrichment. To meet the professional development and training needs of regional employees, the college offers customized programs for credit, non-credit and continuing education. The Transfer Center at LCC offers students the opportunity to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from five partner universities on the downtown LCC campus. For more information, visit lcc.edu.

LCC provides equal opportunity for all persons and prohibits discriminatory practices based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or participate in educational programs, courses, services or activities offered by the College.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination policies contact: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730.

For employees 504/ADA Accommodations contact: HR Director of Total Compensation & Employment, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875;

For students 504/ADA Accommodations contact: Care Services Manager, Center for Student Support, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1358.

For Title IX, reporting, or complaints contact: Director of Risk Management & Legal Affairs, Student and Employee Title IX Coordinator, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square, Suite 150, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730, and/or U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, Michigan Department of Civil Rights.