He played college basketball for the Quinnipiac Bobcats of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
[1] Balanc committed to play college basketball at Quinnipiac, choosing the Bobcats over UMBC, Florida Gulf Coast, Rhode Island, and UMass.
His playing time declined as a sophomore and he posted 3.9 points per game.
[3] As a junior, Balanc averaged 14.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, earning Second Team All-MAAC honors.
[5] As a fifth-year player, Balanc averaged 17.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.