Head Coach
Ryan Aquino
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Aquino | Head Coach | ryan.aquino@gcsu.edu |
| Jake Rios | Assistant Coach | jake.rios@gcsu.edu |
| Skip Ad | Footer | michael.maceachern@gcsu.edu |
About Georgia College Basketball
Georgia College fields a Division II program that operates within realistic expectations. Head coach Ryan Aquino builds rosters around players willing to earn significant playing time through consistent effort rather than walk into it. The Peach Belt Conference is competitive, you'll face solid programs with talented rosters, but it's also a league where individual development matters more than flashy recruiting rankings. What this means practically: you'll get meaningful minutes as a freshman if you're ready. You won't be redshirted into obscurity. The coaching staff prioritizes players who can contribute immediately and improve over four years. The basketball operates within a structured system focused on fundamentals, ball movement, and defensive intensity. Milledgeville offers a small-town campus environment where athletes aren't competing for attention against major sports or sprawling student populations. Georgia College doesn't promise NBA pipelines or ESPN highlights. It promises real basketball development, genuine academic support from a respected institution, and the chance to be a significant part of a program's success. If you're a player who responds to honest coaching, values playing time as a development tool, and wants to compete at a legitimate collegiate level, this program offers that straightforward path. The recruiting process rewards players who can demonstrate consistent growth and readiness. Florida Coastal Prep's training environment in Fort Walton Beach, FL is designed to produce exactly that profile. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$20,803/yr
Grad rate
60%
Enrollment
5,947
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,803 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,907 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $16,229 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $18,109 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $21,511 / year
- $110,001+
- $23,882 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,947
- Average net price
- $20,803 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,176 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,062 / year
- Graduation rate
- 60%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Peach Belt Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augusta University
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Location Augusta, GA | Enrollment 5,613 | Avg. net price $12,017 |
Clayton State University
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Location Morrow, GA | Enrollment 4,348 | Avg. net price $8,868 |
Columbus State University
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Location Columbus, GA | Enrollment 5,625 | Avg. net price $15,711 |
Flagler College
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Location St. Augustine, FL | Enrollment 2,391 | Avg. net price $31,717 |
Georgia College
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Location Milledgeville, GA | Enrollment 5,947 | Avg. net price $20,803 |
Georgia Southwestern State University
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Location Americus, GA | Enrollment 2,424 | Avg. net price $10,170 |
Lander University
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Location Greenwood, SC | Enrollment 3,397 | Avg. net price $16,659 |
University of North Georgia
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Location Dahlonega, GA | Enrollment 16,146 | Avg. net price $14,185 |
University of South Carolina Aiken
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Location Aiken, SC | Enrollment 2,962 | Avg. net price $14,565 |
University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Location Bluffton, SC | Enrollment 2,052 | Avg. net price $20,646 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Georgia College D2?
Yes, Georgia College is an NCAA Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Georgia College men's basketball.
What conference is Georgia College in?
Georgia College competes in the Peach Belt Conference for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Georgia College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,803 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 Georgia College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,947 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Georgia College?
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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including D2
Our track record of placing players at D2 programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Georgia College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.