Head Coach
Gus Argenal
Program contact: Tim Bross, Assistant Coach
timothy.bross@ucr.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Bross | Assistant Coach | timothy.bross@ucr.edu |
| Blake Wetherington | Assistant Coach | blake.wetherington@ucr.edu |
| Matthew Musselman | Assistant Coach | matthew.musselman@ucr.edu |
| Evan Oliver | Assistant Coach | eoliver@ucr.edu |
| Jessika Hunt | Basketball Staff | jessika.hunt@ucr.edu |
About UC Riverside Highlanders Basketball
UC Riverside basketball, led by head coach Gus Argenal, competes in the competitive Big West Conference and offers student-athletes an excellent combination of academic rigor and Division I basketball opportunity. The Highlanders program emphasizes player development within a supportive team culture that values hard work, discipline, and personal growth both on and off the court. Located in Southern California, UC Riverside provides access to a strong academic institution while competing against quality Big West opponents in a challenging conference environment. Coach Argenal's program focuses on building character and preparing players for success at the collegiate level. High school players seeking a program that balances serious basketball competition with genuine academic support should reach out to the UC Riverside coaching staff. The Highlanders offer the chance to develop as a student-athlete in a program committed to player development and community values.
Net price
$12,672/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
75%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
22,593
Above D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,871 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,549 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $9,099 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,190 / year
- $110,001+
- $30,021 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 22,593
- Average net price
- $12,672 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,103 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $53,705 / year
- Graduation rate
- 75%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
D1 men's basketball recruiting calendar
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| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Cal Baptist
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 8,179 | Avg. net price $24,138 |
Cal Poly
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Location San Luis Obispo, CA | Enrollment 21,996 | Avg. net price $18,832 |
Cal State Bakersfield
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Location Bakersfield, CA | Enrollment 8,577 | Avg. net price $4,001 |
Cal State Fullerton
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Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 38,546 | Avg. net price $5,115 |
Cal State Northridge
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Location Northridge, CA | Enrollment 32,691 | Avg. net price $6,346 |
Hawai'i
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Location Honolulu, HI | Enrollment 15,029 | Avg. net price $11,122 |
Long Beach State
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Location Long Beach, CA | Enrollment 35,924 | Avg. net price $9,426 |
UC Davis
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Location Davis, CA | Enrollment 32,253 | Avg. net price $14,318 |
UC Irvine
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Location Irvine, CA | Enrollment 30,197 | Avg. net price $13,866 |
UC Riverside
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Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 22,593 | Avg. net price $12,672 |
UC San Diego
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Location San Diego, CA | Enrollment 34,948 | Avg. net price $14,794 |
UC Santa Barbara
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Location Santa Barbara, CA | Enrollment 23,113 | Avg. net price $16,807 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UC Riverside D1?
Yes, UC Riverside is an NCAA Division I program in the Big West. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UC Riverside men's basketball.
What conference is UC Riverside in?
UC Riverside competes in the Big West for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at UC Riverside?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,672 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at UC Riverside?
College Scorecard reports approximately 22,593 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to UC Riverside?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.