Head Coach
Mark Giorgi
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About American River College Basketball
Walk into the American River College gym in Sacramento, and you'll feel the weight of a program that's built something real over decades. Coach Mark Giorgi has cultivated a basketball culture where development isn't a buzzword, it's the daily work that happens behind closed doors. In the Big 8 Conference, American River competes against programs that demand toughness, basketball IQ, and the kind of consistency that transfers to four-year schools. The junior college path at American River has always been about more than basketball. Players here learn what it means to be part of a community that values both on-court excellence and off-court growth. The program's strength lies in its ability to identify talent that other programs might overlook, then refine that talent through disciplined coaching and competitive conference play. That approach has created a pipeline of players who've moved on to meaningful college careers. Giorgi's program emphasizes fundamentals and character, the unglamorous foundation that builds winning programs. You'll find a coach who knows the Big 8 landscape intimately and understands what Division II and Division III schools are looking for when they evaluate recruits. American River basketball isn't flashy; it's purposeful. It's a place where you come to get better, to compete, and to prove you belong at the next level. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$5,730/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
25,621
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,730 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,895 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,574 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,440 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $9,802 / year
- $110,001+
- $9,369 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 25,621
- Average net price
- $5,730 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,288 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $12,472 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Big 8 Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River College View program → | Location Sacramento, CA | Enrollment 25,621 | Avg. net price $5,730 |
| Cosumnes River College View program → | Location Sacramento, CA | Enrollment 14,023 | Avg. net price $3,676 |
| Folsom Lake College View program → | Location Folsom, CA | Enrollment 9,414 | Avg. net price $4,339 |
| Sacramento City College View program → | Location Sacramento, CA | Enrollment 17,657 | Avg. net price $5,713 |
| Sierra College View program → | Location Rocklin, CA | Enrollment 14,122 | Avg. net price $27,774 |
| Yuba College View program → | Location Linda, CA | Enrollment 4,779 | Avg. net price $691 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is American River College JUCO?
Yes, American River College is a JUCO program in the Big 8 Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for American River College men's basketball.
What conference is American River College in?
American River College competes in the Big 8 Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at American River College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,730 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 American River College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 25,621 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to American River College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, 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 JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Build the Profile American River College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like American River College use every recruiting cycle.
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.