City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College Athletics

Kennedy-King College competes in the NJCAA, which represents junior college athletics where students can earn scholarships and potentially transfer to four-year programs. The school fields 5 varsity sports with 81 total athletes, meaning about 5% of the 1,564 students participate in athletics. The athletic department awards $143,368 in scholarships annually, providing meaningful financial support for student-athletes. Kennedy-King competes in the Skyway Conference alongside other Chicago-area community colleges. The Statesmen basketball program has historically been the school's flagship sport, serving as a pipeline for players looking to continue their careers at Division I or Division II universities. For many students, athletics here represents a second chance to showcase their talents while earning an affordable education in Chicago's South Side.