Head Coach
Clint Allard
Program contact: Skye Ettin, Assistant Coach
settin@ucsd.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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Skye Ettin | Assistant Coach | settin@ucsd.edu |
| Rich Shayewitz | Assistant Coach | rshayewitz@ucsd.edu |
| Steven Aldridge | Assistant Coach | staldridge@ucsd.edu |
| Daniel Eberhardt | Assistant Coach | djeberhardt@ucsd.edu |
| Aaron Falzon | Assistant Coach | afalzon@ucsd.edu |
| Tristan Turner | Assistant Athletic Trainer | t1turner@ucsd.edu |
| Tim Messina | Performance Coach | tmessina@ucsd.edu |
| Bill Carr | General Manager | billcarr@ucsd.edu |
About UC San Diego Tritons Basketball
UC San Diego competes in the Big West Conference, one of the nation's most competitive mid-major leagues featuring teams that regularly challenge for NCAA tournament bids. Head coach Eric Olen has built a program centered on excellence both on and off the court, attracting student-athletes who value the balance between high-level basketball and elite academics. The university offers a world-class education in San Diego's vibrant, temperate environment, with top-tier facilities and coaching dedicated to player development. The Tritons play in a conference that demands defensive intensity, basketball IQ, and consistency throughout the season. Recruits considering UCSD gain access to strong academics, a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to compete at a level that prepares them for professional aspirations while earning a degree from a respected institution. Interested players should reach out to Coach Allard's staff to learn how they can contribute to the program's continued success.
Net price
$14,794/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
86%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
34,948
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
- $9,229 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $9,965 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $12,147 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,235 / year
- $110,001+
- $32,338 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 34,948
- Average net price
- $14,794 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $17,337 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,939 / year
- Graduation rate
- 86%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UC San Diego D1?
Yes, UC San Diego is an NCAA Division I program in the Big West. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UC San Diego men's basketball.
What conference is UC San Diego in?
UC San Diego competes in the Big West for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at UC San Diego?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $14,794 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 San Diego?
College Scorecard reports approximately 34,948 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to UC San Diego?
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.