Head Coach
Joey Cantens
joseph.cantens@daytonastate.edu
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About Daytona State College Basketball
You're at a crossroads, maybe your high school performance didn't match your potential, or you need another year to grow physically and mentally for the four-year level. Whatever brought you here, Daytona State College offers real value: a chance to develop your game in a competitive NJCAA environment while staying close to home in Florida. Head coach Joey Cantens runs a program that treats junior college basketball seriously. This isn't a stepping stone you rush through, it's a place where you can prove yourself against quality competition, improve your fundamentals, and show four-year programs what you're capable of when you're ready. The North Florida Athletic Conference brings legitimate opponents to your schedule, and that matters when you're building your resume. The goal is straightforward: play meaningful minutes, be part of a program with expectations, and position yourself for a Division II or Division III transfer opportunity. Cantens knows what scouts and four-year coaches look for, and he'll help you develop the consistency and work ethic that separate players who move on from those who don't. This is the junior college path working as intended, honest development, real competition, and a clear ladder upward. 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
$4,419/yr
Grad rate
40%
Enrollment
10,176
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $4,419 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,395 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,252 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,217 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,824 / year
- $110,001+
- $8,107 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,176
- Average net price
- $4,419 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,106 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,994 / year
- Graduation rate
- 40%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
North Florida Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Daytona State College
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Location Daytona Beach, FL | Enrollment 10,176 | Avg. net price $4,419 |
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Florida Gateway College
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Location Lake City, FL | Enrollment 2,301 | Avg. net price $4,420 |
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
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Location Jacksonville, FL | Enrollment 19,648 | Avg. net price $8,717 |
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Santa Fe College
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Location Starke, FL | Enrollment 11,122 | Avg. net price $11,289 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daytona State College JUCO?
Yes, Daytona State College is a JUCO program in the North Florida Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Daytona State College men's basketball.
What conference is Daytona State College in?
Daytona State College competes in the North Florida Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Daytona State College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $4,419 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 Daytona State College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,176 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Daytona State 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.
FCP Has Helped Players Reach Every Level, Including JUCO
Our track record of placing players at JUCO programs is built one athlete at a time. FCP alumni compete across the country at programs with the same standards as Daytona State College. Your path starts with applying and committing to the process.
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.