Head Coach
Jim Saia
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Saia | Head Men's Basketball Coach | jsaia@calstatela.edu |
| Michael Cooper | Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach | mcoope26@calstatela.edu |
| Mason Holle | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | mholle2@calstatela.edu |
About California State University, Los Angeles Basketball
Cal State Los Angeles offers a calculated pathway for players seeking meaningful development within a competitive Division II environment. Head coach Jim Saia has built a program that emphasizes systematic player growth and strategic positioning within the California Collegiate Athletic Association, a conference that demands tactical discipline and basketball intelligence. What separates this opportunity is the four-year trajectory. You're joining a program that develops players incrementally, creating clear advancement benchmarks from year one through graduation. The CCAA presents consistent competition that prepares you for postseason play while keeping you in a major metropolitan market where professional scouts actively evaluate Division II talent. Saia's approach prioritizes understanding your role within team systems. This isn't about individual athleticism alone; it's about how you fit into offensive sets, defensive schemes, and the overall program architecture. Players here gain experience in a structured environment where execution matters as much as talent, a distinction that separates those who maximize college opportunities from those who don't. Los Angeles itself functions as part of your development. The city offers training resources, networking opportunities, and visibility that extend beyond the court. You're building your resume in a location where the basketball ecosystem connects collegiate play to professional pathways. This is a strategic investment in your long-term positioning as a player and student- athlete. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$2,385/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
19,562
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $2,385 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $1,364 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $1,624 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,270 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $4,495 / year
- $110,001+
- $13,082 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 19,562
- Average net price
- $2,385 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $7,530 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $20,850 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Collegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Academy of Art University
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Location , CA | Enrollment 3,587 | Avg. net price $41,747 |
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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Location Arcata, CA | Enrollment 5,612 | Avg. net price $13,751 |
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Location Pomona, CA | Enrollment 25,042 | Avg. net price $9,404 |
California State University, Chico
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Location Chico, CA | Enrollment 13,631 | Avg. net price $14,157 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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Location Carson, CA | Enrollment 12,538 | Avg. net price $7,244 |
California State University, East Bay
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Location Hayward, CA | Enrollment 9,809 | Avg. net price $6,858 |
California State University, Los Angeles
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 19,562 | Avg. net price $2,385 |
California State University, Monterey Bay
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Location Seaside, CA | Enrollment 6,819 | Avg. net price $13,861 |
California State University, San Bernardino
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Location San Bernardino, CA | Enrollment 15,023 | Avg. net price $3,946 |
California State University, San Marcos
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Location San Marcos, CA | Enrollment 14,877 | Avg. net price $10,939 |
California State University, Stanislaus
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Location Turlock, CA | Enrollment 8,385 | Avg. net price $3,565 |
Holy Names University
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Location , CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
San Francisco State University
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Location San Francisco, CA | Enrollment 18,639 | Avg. net price $9,803 |
Sonoma State University
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Location , CA | Enrollment 5,166 | Avg. net price $10,759 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California State University, Los Angeles D2?
Yes, California State University, Los Angeles is an NCAA Division II program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for California State University, Los Angeles men's basketball.
What conference is California State University, Los Angeles in?
California State University, Los Angeles competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at California State University, Los Angeles?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,385 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 California State University, Los Angeles?
College Scorecard reports approximately 19,562 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to California State University, Los Angeles?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, 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 D2 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.