Head Coach
Chris Dugan
christopher.dugan@cerrocoso.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Cerro Coso Community College Basketball
At Cerro Coso Community College, basketball isn't just a sport, it's a community. Head coach Chris Dugan builds a program where players genuinely know their coaches and teammates invest in each other's growth, both on and off the court. In the Inland Empire Athletic Conference, you'll compete against programs that take NJCAA basketball seriously, but what sets Cerro Coso apart is how personal the experience feels. This is a place where your development matters individually. Dugan focuses on connecting with each player's goals, understanding what brought them to the program, and creating an environment where you're not just another roster spot. The smaller roster size means more playing time opportunities and direct coaching attention, your effort translates immediately into minutes and impact. Cerro Coso competes in California's Inland Empire, giving you access to a strong regional conference while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere that helps players transition successfully. Whether you're working toward a four-year opportunity or building your game as a post- grad, the relationships you develop here matter. Teammates become brothers. Coaches become mentors who genuinely care about your trajectory. If you value being known, being challenged fairly, and being part of something that feels like family, this program deserves your consideration. 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
$12,913/yr
Grad rate
31%
Enrollment
3,171
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $12,913 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $12,913 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,171
- Average net price
- $12,913 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,384 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,464 / year
- Graduation rate
- 31%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Inland Empire Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow Community College View program → | Location Barstow, CA | Enrollment 2,657 | Avg. net price $7,373 |
| Cerro Coso Community College View program → | Location Ridgecrest, CA | Enrollment 3,171 | Avg. net price $12,913 |
| Chaffey College View program → | Location Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Enrollment 18,132 | Avg. net price $24,504 |
| Citrus College View program → | Location Glendora, CA | Enrollment 8,286 | Avg. net price $850 |
| College of the Desert View program → | Location Palm Desert, CA | Enrollment 10,207 | Avg. net price $17,769 |
| Copper Mountain College View program → | Location Joshua Tree, CA | Enrollment 1,323 | Avg. net price $9,404 |
| Mt. San Antonio College View program → | Location Menifee, CA | Enrollment 26,140 | Avg. net price $1,676 |
| Mt. San Jacinto College View program → | Location Menifee, CA | Enrollment 15,259 | Avg. net price $8,198 |
| Palo Verde College View program → | Location Blythe, CA | Enrollment 3,381 | Avg. net price $23,756 |
| Riverside City College View program → | Location Riverside, CA | Enrollment 18,346 | Avg. net price $24,678 |
| San Bernardino Valley College View program → | Location San Bernardino, CA | Enrollment 12,234 | Avg. net price $17,782 |
| Victor Valley College View program → | Location Victorville, CA | Enrollment 4,210 | Avg. net price $1,182 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cerro Coso Community College JUCO?
Yes, Cerro Coso Community College is a JUCO program in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Cerro Coso Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Cerro Coso Community College in?
Cerro Coso Community College competes in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Cerro Coso Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $12,913 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 Cerro Coso Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,171 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Cerro Coso Community 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.
Compete at the Level Cerro Coso Community College Scouts
JUCO coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments, giving your film the competitive context that programs like Cerro Coso Community College need to make a decision.
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.