Head Coach
Steve Johnson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Rio Hondo College Basketball
You might be weighing whether junior college is the right move, wondering if stepping back is actually stepping forward. The truth is, it can be. Rio Hondo College in California gives you a genuine reset: a chance to prove yourself in a competitive NJCAA environment, develop your game on your terms, and build a track record that four-year programs notice. Head coach Steve Johnson runs a program that understands the junior college path isn't a consolation. It's a legitimate launchpad. Playing in the Western Coast Conference means competing against programs that take basketball seriously, and you'll get the coaching attention and game experience that transfers really do need. Johnson builds players who are ready, not just talented, but prepared for what comes next. The NJCAA route works when you're coachable and hungry. If you're someone who learns from feedback, puts in the work without excuses, and wants to prove something, this is a place where that matters. You'll get the minutes, the development, and the platform to show four-year programs exactly who you've become. Rio Hondo isn't about settling. It's about being smart with where you invest your time and effort right now. 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
$15,389/yr
Grad rate
23%
Enrollment
15,684
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $15,389 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,603 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $13,377 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $16,166 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $18,896 / year
- $110,001+
- $19,477 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,684
- Average net price
- $15,389 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,388 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,884 / year
- Graduation rate
- 23%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Western Coast Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Los Angeles College View program → | Location Monterey Park, CA | Enrollment 27,753 | Avg. net price $3,737 |
| Los Angeles Harbor College View program → | Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 6,694 | Avg. net price $2,680 |
| Los Angeles Pierce College View program → | Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 13,436 | Avg. net price $3,150 |
| Los Angeles Southwest College View program → | Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 3,706 | Avg. net price $10,836 |
| Los Angeles Trade Technical College View program → | Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 9,998 | Avg. net price $3,531 |
| Los Angeles Valley College View program → | Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 12,601 | Avg. net price $7,478 |
| Pasadena City College View program → | Location Pasadena, CA | Enrollment 21,466 | Avg. net price $16,993 |
| Rio Hondo College View program → | Location Whittier, CA | Enrollment 15,684 | Avg. net price $15,389 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rio Hondo College JUCO?
Yes, Rio Hondo College is a JUCO program in the Western Coast Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Rio Hondo College men's basketball.
What conference is Rio Hondo College in?
Rio Hondo College competes in the Western Coast Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Rio Hondo College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $15,389 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 Rio Hondo College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 15,684 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo 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 Rio Hondo 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.