Head Coach
Eddie Hernandez
eddie.hernandez@deltacollege.edu
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About San Joaquin Delta College Basketball
San Joaquin Delta College plays junior college basketball in the California Community College Athletic Association. Head coach Rich Ressa runs a program that values fundamentals and player development over flash. This is a NJCAA level team where you'll get legitimate minutes if you can execute and contribute defensively. The reality: Delta competes in a regional conference with travel throughout California. You won't find the recruitment infrastructure of a four-year program here, but you will find coaches who know how to evaluate talent and build players who transfer up. Ressa's approach emphasizes basketball IQ and accountability. If you're a player who needs another year of development, whether academically, athletically, or maturity-wise, this is a functional environment to do that work. Playing time at the junior college level is earned through performance and reliability. You're competing against other junior college prospects and some high school players who didn't take the four-year route initially. The schedule involves regional opponents and some travel, which builds team chemistry but requires commitment. What works here: post-graduates looking to refine their game for a Division III or D2 transfer, younger players who need a year to grow, and students who need to balance serious academics with basketball. Ressa's track record shows he develops players who move on to four-year programs. This is honest basketball at the junior college level, real minutes, real coaching, real competition. It's not a shortcut; it's a pathway. 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
$2,451/yr
Grad rate
34%
Enrollment
15,781
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $2,451 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $2,418 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $725 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $2,456 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $6,422 / year
- $110,001+
- $1,332 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 15,781
- Average net price
- $2,451 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $1,180 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,772 / year
- Graduation rate
- 34%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Community College Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian College View program → | Location Hopkinsville, CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Modesto Junior College View program → | Location Modesto, CA | Enrollment 15,109 | Avg. net price $5,954 |
| San Joaquin Delta College View program → | Location Stockton, CA | Enrollment 15,781 | Avg. net price $2,451 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is San Joaquin Delta College JUCO?
Yes, San Joaquin Delta College is a JUCO program in the California Community College Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for San Joaquin Delta College men's basketball.
What conference is San Joaquin Delta College in?
San Joaquin Delta College competes in the California Community College Athletic Association for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at San Joaquin Delta College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $2,451 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 San Joaquin Delta College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 15,781 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to San Joaquin Delta 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.