University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball
University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) · Santa Cruz, California · Public university
University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball coaches
Coaches at University of California, Santa Cruz who recruit Men's Basketball, head coach first.
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The program
Where University of California, Santa Cruz competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Division III Independents
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- ucsbgauchos.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 22 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 75% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
University of California, Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz.
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- ucsc.edu
About University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Joe Pasternack, the Head Coach, leads the University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball staff of 8 coaches, verified June 2026. University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball as a member of the Division III Independents. University of California, Santa Cruz is a large public school in Santa Cruz, California with 19,938 undergraduates, a 66% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,059 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Joe Pasternack, the Head Coach and Brandon Cyrus, the Assistant Coach. University of California, Santa Cruz has 8 coaches for Men's Basketball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height, wingspan and per-game stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a 3–5 minute highlight video from varsity or club games, with the link near the top so Joe can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the University of California, Santa Cruz staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is University of California, Santa Cruz D3?
Yes. University of California, Santa Cruz competes in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, in the Division III Independents.
Is University of California, Santa Cruz public or private?
University of California, Santa Cruz is a public school in Santa Cruz, California.
What conference is University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball in?
The Division III Independents.
Does University of California, Santa Cruz offer athletic scholarships for Men's Basketball?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball have?
8 coaches, led by Joe Pasternack, the Head Coach.
How much does University of California, Santa Cruz cost?
In-state tuition is $12,260 and out-of-state tuition is $44,148 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,059.
What is the University of California, Santa Cruz acceptance rate?
66% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the University of California, Santa Cruz Men's Basketball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.