Head Coach
Landon Banks
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Pacific Union College Basketball
Pacific Union College offers a straightforward pathway for players looking to build a college basketball resume while earning a degree from an accredited institution. Head coach Michael Escobedo runs a program focused on player development and meaningful playing time, key factors when considering your post-college options, whether that's the transfer portal, professional leagues, or the job market beyond basketball. Competing in the California Pacific Conference (NAIA), you'll face quality competition that translates on film. The program emphasizes skill development and game experience, giving you a genuine chance to improve your craft and expand your visibility. PUC's location in the Napa Valley region provides a different environment from major metropolitan areas, which can be advantageous for focused training and team bonding without constant distractions. What matters here is practical value: you'll get coached, you'll play, and you'll graduate. The degree carries real weight in a competitive job market. For families evaluating programs, this represents sustainable college basketball, realistic expectations paired with genuine opportunity to develop as both a player and student-athlete. The timing question is important. If you're not yet at NAIA-ready level, that gap matters. Work now, rather than later. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap, through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
Net price
$25,891/yr
Grad rate
52%
Enrollment
805
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $25,891 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $25,849 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $28,354 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 805
- Average net price
- $25,891 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,310 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,310 / year
- Graduation rate
- 52%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Pacific Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
California State University-Maritime
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Location , CA | Enrollment 804 | Avg. net price $17,793 |
Menlo College
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Location , CA | Enrollment 752 | Avg. net price $32,324 |
Northern New Mexico College
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Location Española, NM | Enrollment 926 | Avg. net price $3,919 |
Pacific Union College
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Location Angwin, CA | Enrollment 805 | Avg. net price $25,891 |
Simpson University
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Location Redding, CA | Enrollment 809 | Avg. net price $28,219 |
University of Saint Katherine
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Location , CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
| Westcliff University View program → | Location Irvine, CA | Enrollment 2,363 | Avg. net price $30,505 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pacific Union College NAIA?
Yes, Pacific Union College is an NAIA program in the California Pacific Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Pacific Union College men's basketball.
What conference is Pacific Union College in?
Pacific Union College competes in the California Pacific Conference for NAIA men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Pacific Union College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $25,891 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Pacific Union College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 805 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Pacific Union College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for NAIA, 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 NAIA programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Build the Profile Pacific Union College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at NAIA programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Pacific Union College use every recruiting cycle.
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.