Head Coach
Jason Garey
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Irvine Valley College Basketball
Walk into the Irvine Valley gym on game day, and you'll see a program built on the belief that junior college basketball is a launchpad, not a placeholder. Head coach Jerry Hernandez has cultivated a culture where players come to prove themselves, develop their game, and earn their way to four-year opportunities. The Orange Empire Conference is competitive, demanding, and honest, there's no hiding here. What makes Irvine Valley different is its commitment to player development as a genuine priority. The program has a track record of taking hungry athletes and reshaping them through rigorous practice, film study, and strength work. Hernandez understands that junior college players often carry a chip on their shoulder, and he channels that into motivation. The coaching staff values basketball IQ and work ethic above all else, if you come ready to be coached and willing to grind, you'll get real minutes and real opportunity. The Southern California location means access to top-tier recruiting pipelines, strong competition, and proximity to the hub of California basketball. Players here don't just play games; they're constantly being scouted and evaluated by four-year programs looking for the next wave of transfers. If you're a post-grad or junior college prospect serious about moving up, Irvine Valley offers genuine development in a competitive environment where your improvement directly translates to your future. 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
$21,874/yr
Grad rate
58%
Enrollment
10,286
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $21,874 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $21,754 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $21,076 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $22,551 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $27,446 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 10,286
- Average net price
- $21,874 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,156 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,956 / year
- Graduation rate
- 58%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Orange Empire Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton College View program → | Location Fullerton, CA | Enrollment 17,121 | Avg. net price $1,302 |
| Irvine Valley College View program → | Location Irvine, CA | Enrollment 10,286 | Avg. net price $21,874 |
| MiraCosta College View program → | Location Oceanside, CA | Enrollment 10,278 | Avg. net price $5,146 |
| Moorpark College View program → | Location Moorpark, CA | Enrollment 12,082 | Avg. net price — |
| Oxnard College View program → | Location Oxnard, CA | Enrollment 6,240 | Avg. net price — |
| Palomar College View program → | Location San Marcos, CA | Enrollment 17,712 | Avg. net price $1,839 |
| Santa Ana College View program → | Location Santa Ana, CA | Enrollment 22,485 | Avg. net price $7,224 |
| Santiago Canyon College View program → | Location Orange, CA | Enrollment 10,579 | Avg. net price $2,040 |
| Ventura College View program → | Location Ventura, CA | Enrollment 10,150 | Avg. net price — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Irvine Valley College JUCO?
Yes, Irvine Valley College is a JUCO program in the Orange Empire Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Irvine Valley College men's basketball.
What conference is Irvine Valley College in?
Irvine Valley College competes in the Orange Empire Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Irvine Valley College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $21,874 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 Irvine Valley College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 10,286 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Irvine 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.
Compete at the Level Irvine Valley 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 Irvine Valley 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.