Great post by SluggerDad. Don't fall into the trap or belief that JuCo ball is "easier". It ain't. Yes, JuCo programs can vary from the best to worse than a high school team. I've seen a good D2 JuCo give a D2 university team a run for their money. Good programs have large rosters while not so good programs barely have more than a HS roster. As posted some will have 4-2-4 transfers and others trying to stay draft eligible.
Son played for a good D2 JuCo program. Freshman year there were 50+ at fall tryouts. By spring they had self cut to about 35 due to grades, disillusionment, injury, off field issues, etc. Once son made the team he had to compete for a starting spot and then qualify for the travel squad. Nothing was a given. Had to prove yourself every day.