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Men's Basketball

Note: beginning January 14, 2026, we will be charging admission for all CoA Basketball tournaments/games:

  • General Admission – $10
  • Seniors and children 12 & under – $6
  • Faculty & Staff – Free 

I want to be recruited by the College of Alameda

  1. Complete the Recruit Questionnaire Form
  2. If you are interested in playing an intercollegiate sport at the College of Alameda and you do not live in our local recruiting area (Alameda County), you will need to print out and complete a Form C – Out of State – Student Contact Form.
  3. Complete your enrollment online: Click here to complete the application for admissions.
  4. Submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application to see if you qualify for any financial aid federal or state financial aid. For additional help, contact CoA’s Financial Aid Department at 510-748-2184, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
  5. Complete mandatory online orientation
  6. Plan your classes with the athletic academic counselor.
  7. Enroll in classes. Pay your fees

College of Alameda abides by the provisions of the California Community Colleges Athletic Code as well as the specifications imposed by the Bay Valley Conference (BVC). The nature of these requirements is very exacting. Athletes are advised to become thoroughly familiar with the requirements to avoid loss of eligibility. A copy of the CCC Athletic Code is on file in the office of the Athletic Director.

To be eligible for intercollegiate competition:

  • If you are an incoming Freshman, have just graduated from high school, and this is your first Fall term at a post-secondary institution, you are eligible immediately to participate.
  • If you have attended a two-year or four-year post-secondary institution PRIOR to enrolling in the  College of Alameda, please contact the Athletic Director.
  • As a student athlete, you must be enrolled in, and passing, 12 units and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. A minimum of 9/12 units must be academic. If you are planning to complete your studies in two years, you must average 15 transferable units per term
  • If you have competed in your first season of competition, you must pass a total of 24 units prior to the next season with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. A minimum of 18/24 units must be academic.

Offseason (Summer):

  • Enrolled in ATHL 6 Basketball Foundations or KIN 80 ABCD Basketball and KIN 58 or KIN 54 Weight Lifting courses during the summer session.
  • Summer non-traditional tournaments (must be enrolled in the above courses)

Fall & Spring Semesters:

  • Practice: Monday – Friday from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
  • Pre-season tournaments are played on weekends and conference games are played on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights.

Contact Information

Nicole Porter
VP Instruction/Athletics Director
nporter@peralta.edu

Gary Payton
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
gpayton@peralta.edu

2024-25 Men's Basketball Roster

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Ahmaree Muhammad

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Ayden Nickens

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Barry Stewart

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Darius Mason

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David Thomas

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Devin Lewis

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Donte Henderson

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Esubalow Thomas

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Isaiah Fortenberry

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Isaiah Hill

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Jalen Scott

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Jamahni Walker

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James Clay

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Miles Moore

 

2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule

CoA Mens Basketball 2024-25 Schedule

 

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