Head Coach
Ryan Copple
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Palo Verde College Basketball
Palo Verde College basketball demands commitment and rewards it. Head Coach Ryan Copple has built a program in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference that develops junior college players into four-year transfers and professional opportunities. This isn't a stepping stone, it's a launchpad for players serious about their next level. Playing for the Roadrunners means competing in a conference that features disciplined, high-intensity basketball. Copple's system emphasizes defensive intensity, ball movement, and player development. The program attracts recruits who understand that junior college is a proving ground, not a safety net. You earn minutes here, develop skills under dedicated coaching, and position yourself for Division I, II, or III transfers with a track record that four- year programs respect. Palo Verde's location in California's Inland Empire connects you to a rich basketball community while providing authentic competition. The culture centers on accountability and growth, players leave this program measurably improved as scorers, defenders, and teammates. Copple recruits and develops the complete player, which is why his transfers land at respected four- year institutions. If you're the kind of player who sees junior college as an opportunity to prove yourself and elevate your game before moving up, Palo Verde offers that exact environment. The program fills with hungry competitors who understand what's at stake. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$23,756/yr
Grad rate
83%
Enrollment
3,381
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $23,756 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $23,421 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $26,768 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 3,381
- Average net price
- $23,756 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,288 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $1,288 / year
- Graduation rate
- 83%
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 Palo Verde College JUCO?
Yes, Palo Verde College is a JUCO program in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Palo Verde College men's basketball.
What conference is Palo Verde College in?
Palo Verde College competes in the Inland Empire Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Palo Verde College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $23,756 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 Palo Verde College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 3,381 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Palo Verde 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.
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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.