Schools and Colleges, and many credits are transferable to the state's four-year colleges. More SLCC graduates attend the University of Utah than graduates of any other institution of higher learning. Student life Sports The SLCC Bruins have competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) since 1985. Currently, the school fields men's teams in baseball, basketball and soccer, and women's teams in basketball, softball, volleyball and soccer. The Bruins have produced 54 NJCAA All-American athletes since 1985, and has produced 513 Academic All-Region honorees and 192 Academic All-Americans. The men's basketball program advanced to the NJCAA championship game in 2008. The following season, the Bruins returned to the title game, this time defeating Midland College to claim the first national championship in school history. The Bruins returned to the title game in 2016, winning their second championship by defeating Hutchinson Community College, 74–64. Prominent professional athletes who trained and competed at SLCC include Justin Braun (soccer), Eddie Gill (basketball), Sinan Güler (basketball), Chris Shelton (baseball), Eddy Alvarez (baseball), and Gary Payton II (basketball). Mascot Salt Lake Community College's mascot is a Bruin Bear, "Brutus". He is seen at local parades and performs at the Women's Volleyball and Men's Basketball games. Brutus has his own Facebook page. Notable alumni Notes Sources Randa, Ernest W. Salt Lake Community College: A College on the Move 1949–1998. Agreka Books. Nelson, Jay L. The First Thirty Years: A History of Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. Utah Technical College at Salt Lake. Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 81-71280 External links Buildings and structures in Tooele County, Utah Community colleges in Utah Two-year colleges in the United States Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Universities and colleges in Salt Lake County, Utah NJCAA athletics 1948 establishments in Utah