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About Baruch College Basketball
Baruch College basketball is a Division III program in the City University of New York Athletic Conference where playing time is real and development is the priority. This isn't a high-major pipeline—it's a program that values coachability and work ethic over recruiting rankings. Head coach John Alesi builds rosters around players who understand the commitment required at this level. You'll get meaningful minutes if you can compete in practice, improve your skills consistently, and handle the academic rigor Baruch demands. The CUNYAC is competitive within its division, with teams that play disciplined, physical basketball. What matters here: You're part of a genuine college experience at an institution located in Manhattan, where business acumen and networking opportunities extend far beyond the court. Your teammates are serious students first. Practice intensity is high. Playing time is earned. This program works for guards who can handle the ball and defend multiple positions, forwards who move well and understand spacing, and big men willing to work in the paint. Baruch doesn't recruit one-dimensional players. If you're a solid athlete looking to develop further, earn a degree from a respected institution, and compete at a legitimate college level, this is worth serious consideration. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone—it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.
Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.
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Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Baruch College.
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Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated March 2026