Head Coach
John Taylor
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Antelope Valley College Basketball
Antelope Valley College basketball has built something real in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference, a junior college program where players develop into serious college prospects while earning their degree. Head Coach John Taylor has created an environment that rewards hard work and basketball IQ, developing guards and forwards who move on to four-year opportunities across the country. What makes AVC special is the balance. You're competing in a conference that prepares you for the physicality and pace of four-year basketball, but you're doing it with genuine support for your academic goals. The program doesn't sacrifice one for the other. Players here get playing time that matters, coaching that pushes them, and a clear pathway forward. The Antelope Valley program attracts recruits who understand the junior college route as a strategic choice, not a fallback. You come here to prove something, to yourself, to four-year programs, to everyone who said you weren't ready. Coach Taylor and his staff believe in that process. They've shown they can develop talent at every position and help players land at programs that fit their goals. If you're looking for a junior college experience where you'll compete, develop, and be supported in your transition to four-year basketball, Antelope Valley offers that real opportunity. Every serious recruiting conversation starts with preparation. Florida Coastal Prep, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, trains post-grad and high school players to compete at the college level and attract the right attention. See if it's the right fit at floridacoastalprep.com or /apply/.
Net price
$85/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
11,534
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $85 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $85 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 11,534
- Average net price
- $85 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,124 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,548 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Pacific Coast Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Hancock College View program → | Location Santa Maria, CA | Enrollment 8,052 | Avg. net price $3,975 |
| Antelope Valley College View program → | Location Lancaster, CA | Enrollment 11,534 | Avg. net price $85 |
| Bakersfield College View program → | Location Bakersfield, CA | Enrollment 17,280 | Avg. net price $4,330 |
| Cuesta College View program → | Location San Luis Obispo, CA | Enrollment 7,180 | Avg. net price $5,891 |
| Hartnell College View program → | Location Soledad, CA | Enrollment 9,453 | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Antelope Valley College JUCO?
Yes, Antelope Valley College is a JUCO program in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Antelope Valley College men's basketball.
What conference is Antelope Valley College in?
Antelope Valley College competes in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Antelope Valley College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $85 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 Antelope Valley College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 11,534 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Antelope Valley 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 Antelope Valley 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 Antelope Valley 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.