Head Coach
Joe Pasternack
joe.pasternack@athletics.ucsb.edu
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Pasternack | Head Basketball Coach | joe.pasternack@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Brandon Cyrus | Assistant Coach | brandon.cyrus@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Brian Eskildsen | Assistant Coach | brian.eskildsen@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Derek Glasser | Assistant Coach | derek.glasser@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Brandon Rosenthal | Assistant Coach | brandon.rosenthal@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Andrew Payne | Director of Basketball Operations | andrew.payne@athletics.ucsb.edu |
| Ashwin Morales | Video Coordinator | ajmorales@ucsb.edu |
About UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Basketball
UC Santa Barbara basketball competes in the Big West Conference, one of the nation's premier mid-major leagues that consistently produces NCAA Tournament teams and professional talent. Head coach Joe Pasternack has established a program culture centered on competitive excellence, defensive intensity, and player development. The Gauchos compete at a high level while maintaining a strong commitment to academics, with student-athletes earning degrees in a supportive university environment. Located on California's picturesque Central Coast, UCSB offers recruits the chance to play meaningful basketball against quality conference opponents while attending a respected institution. Coach Pasternack's track record emphasizes developing players for the next level and building sustainable winning programs. High school athletes serious about competing in a rigorous conference should reach out to the UCSB coaching staff to learn how they can contribute to a program dedicated to both athletic achievement and academic success.
Net price
$16,807/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
84%
Above D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
23,113
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
- $9,523 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,281 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,181 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,954 / year
- $110,001+
- $36,658 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 23,113
- Average net price
- $16,807 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $16,989 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $54,591 / year
- Graduation rate
- 84%
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
NCAA Division I contact, evaluation, quiet, and dead periods are the same for every men's program, including this one. This is not a UC Santa Barbara Gauchos camp or visit schedule.
Confirm rules with your target school's compliance office before visits or commitments.
Roster context has not been researched for this program yet.
Notable NBA/pro alumni
| Player | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell | Thunder | 2024 |
| Alan Williams | Suns, Nets | — |
| Conner Henry | Rockets, Celtics, Bucks, Kings | 1986–1988 |
| John Tschogl | 76ers | — |
| Richard Anderson | Rockets, Nuggets, Hornets, Trail Blazers, Pelicans | — |
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is UC Santa Barbara D1?
Yes, UC Santa Barbara is an NCAA Division I program in the Big West. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for UC Santa Barbara men's basketball.
What conference is UC Santa Barbara in?
UC Santa Barbara competes in the Big West for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at UC Santa Barbara?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $16,807 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 Santa Barbara?
College Scorecard reports approximately 23,113 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to UC Santa Barbara?
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.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
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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.