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University of Antelope Valley Men's Basketball

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University of Antelope Valley

· Men's Basketball

Jordan Mast

Head Coach

Head Coach

Jordan Mast

jordan.mast@uav.edu

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 University of Antelope Valley Basketball

The Antelope Valley Roadrunners operate in the Golden State Athletic Conference with a system that emphasizes guard-oriented basketball and transition pace. Head Coach Jordan Mast builds rosters that prioritize ball movement, three-point shooting, and defensive pressure applied full-court. This isn't a program that grinds half-court sets, Antelope Valley attacks space and forces tempo. Typical contributors here are skilled perimeter players with high basketball IQ and secondary ball-handling responsibilities. Forwards and centers need mobility and spacing ability rather than traditional post dominance. The program values versatility: guards who can initiate offense and defend multiple positions, wings who can handle downhill and shoot from distance, and big men comfortable in pick- and-roll situations. Antelope Valley recruits throughout California and draws from junior college and prep circuits. The NAIA level allows roster construction flexibility, and Mast uses that to develop players whose transcripts might not align with NCAA D1/D2 pathways but whose on-court production is legitimate. The program operates with a development mindset, you're evaluated on trajectory and coachability as much as current skill level. Playing time availability depends on fit with Mast's system. Unselfish guards and high-IQ role players see early minutes; isolation players and poor defenders wait. The program isn't a pipeline to the NBA, but it's a credible stepping stone to four-year transfers or professional opportunities overseas. The gap between a recruit who gets offers and one who doesn't is rarely talent alone, it's preparation. Florida Coastal Prep specializes in exactly that bridge year. Explore the program at floridacoastalprep.com or reach out via /contact/.

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Golden State Athletic Conference Teams

Golden State Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
San Diego Christian College View program → Location , CA Enrollment 87 Avg. net price $31,898
University of Antelope Valley View program → Location Lancaster, CA Enrollment — Avg. net price —
University of California Merced View program → Location , CA Enrollment 8,372 Avg. net price $11,583
Vanguard University View program → Location , CA Enrollment 1,933 Avg. net price $23,231
William Jessup University View program → Location Rocklin, CA Enrollment 1,294 Avg. net price $26,418
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Antelope Valley NAIA?

Yes, University of Antelope Valley is an NAIA program in the Golden State Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for University of Antelope Valley men's basketball.

What conference is University of Antelope Valley in?

University of Antelope Valley competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference for NAIA men's basketball.

How do I get recruited to University of Antelope Valley?

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.

The Commitment University of Antelope Valley Respects

NAIA coaches at programs like University of Antelope Valley extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.

Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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