Head Coach
Brett Lauer
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Citrus College Basketball
Citrus College has built something real in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference, a junior college program that develops players into legitimate four-year prospects through intentional, structured basketball. Head coach Brett Lauer runs a system that values discipline and skill development equally, creating an environment where guards improve their decision-making and big men refine their footwork in ways that translate directly to the next level. Playing NJCAA basketball at Citrus means competing against genuine competition while having the breathing room to grow. This isn't a showcase league; it's a proving ground where your game gets tested and refined. Lauer's approach emphasizes fundamentals and basketball IQ, the intangibles that separate players who get looks from four-year programs versus those who don't. You'll be challenged to improve defensively, expand your offensive range, and understand spacing and positioning at a level that prepares you for D1 and D2 transitions. The program attracts recruits who see junior college not as a fallback but as a strategic step forward. If you're coming off a tough high school season, recovering from injury, or simply need a year to mature physically and mentally, Citrus offers real opportunity. The Inland Empire location provides access to West Coast recruiting networks while keeping costs manageable. Citrus College is for the player ready to earn his way to the next level. 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/.
Net price
$850/yr
Grad rate
49%
Enrollment
8,286
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $850 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $850 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 8,286
- Average net price
- $850 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,254 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,334 / year
- Graduation rate
- 49%
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 Citrus College JUCO?
Yes, Citrus College is a JUCO program in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Citrus College men's basketball.
What conference is Citrus College in?
Citrus College competes in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Citrus College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $850 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 Citrus College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 8,286 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Citrus 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.
Don't Wait to Start Your Path to Citrus College
Every month without structured development is a month where other recruits are improving their film, clearing eligibility, and building coach relationships. FCP players don't wait. They arrive at JUCO evaluations already prepared for what programs like Citrus College require.
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.