http://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/11/17/MBB_1117091903.aspxMen's Basketball

Macalester won its first game under new head coach Tim Whittle, jumping out to a 39-22 halftime lead and going on to beat Crown 77-60 at the Leonard Center in the season-opener for both teams. The Scots shot 47% from the floor, including 9-for-21 on three-pointers, and received points from 12 different players. Colin Keely posted a double-double, scoring 18 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, to lead the way for Macalester. Jerry Kraus just missed a double-double of his own, finishing with 11 points and nine boards. ]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/11/16/MBB_1116094757.aspxMen's Basketball

The Macalester men’s basketball tips off the Tim Whittle era as the new head coach and the Scots open the 2009-10 campaign at home Tuesday (Nov. 17) against Crown College at 7:30 p.m. Fans unable to attend can watch and listen through Macalester’s webcast, and can also keep up with the action on Live Stats. Admission to this game, and all Macalester home events, is complimentary. Macalester season outlook ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/11/10/MBB_1110093743.aspxMen's Basketball

New head coach Tim Whittle comes to Macalester from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was the top assistant for the two-time defending NCAA Division III champions, and is looking to bring that type of excellence to St. Paul as he builds the Macalester program. In addition to winning the national crown the last two seasons, Washington University went to the Final Four the past three years. Macalester's season tips off Nov. 17 at home against Crown and optimism runs high for a successful season ahead. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/5/6/MBB_0506094917.aspxMen's Basketball

New Macalester head men's basketball coach Tim Whittle was interviewed in a Q & A session with D3hoops.com. Coach Whittle discusses what things have been like so far and his plans to rebuild the program. Read the D3hoops.com interview ]]>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/4/17/MBB_0417093601.aspxMen's Basketball

Tim Whittle has been named the Macalester College head men’s basketball coach. Whittle arrives in St. Paul following a successful assistant coaching stint at national powerhouse Washington University in St. Louis. Whittle has served as the top assistant and recruiting coordinator for the two-time NCAA Division III National Champion Washington University program and in five seasons at Washington U., helped guide the Bears to a 112-30 overall record and three consecutive Final Four appearances. Washington U reached the Final Four in 2007 and won national titles in 2008 and 2009. ]]>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/2/18/MBB_0218090458.aspxMen's Basketball

Macalester season came to an end Wednesday night at the Leonard Center with a 68-47 defeat to St. Olaf as the Oles held the Scots to a 26% shooting figure on the night. Jerry Kraus and Paul Richie netted 10 points each to lead the way for the Scots, while Richie also collected six steals to help Macalester gain a 21-11 turnover advantage and 18-11 lead in points off turnovers. ]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/2/14/MBB_0214090537.aspxMen's Basketball

Macalester battled Carleton tough all the way through, and was within just three points with four minutes to play, but the host Knights hung on for a 64-56 win in Northfield. Kyle Hamblett and Paul Richie combined for 39 points for the Scots with Hamblett pumping in 21 points and Richie adding 18. ]]>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/2/24/MBB_0224090606.aspxMen's Basketball

Macalester Colin Keeley and Kyle Hamblett have been recognized by College Sporting News as honorable mention All-MIAC picks. CSN named Carleton’s Zach Johnson as player of the year. These honors are unrelated to the official post-season MIAC awards. Keeley averaged 14.9 points a game in league play and Hamblett added 12.4 a night. ]]>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/2/23/MBB_0223090819.aspxMen's Basketball

Curt Kietzer has announced his resignation after 12 seasons as head men’s basketball coach at Macalester College. Kietzer informed the college and his team of his intentions on Friday. During his tenure, Kietzer’s record was 112-189. Among his most notable accomplishment was his team’s success from 2001-02 through 2004-05, when the Scots made it to the conference playoffs three times in four years. A national search will begin immediately for a new head coach. ]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2009/2/16/MBB_0216091348.aspxMen's Basketball

College Sporting News writer Rich Mies recaps the past week's MIAC Men's Basketball action in his Mapping the MIAC column. Read the story ]]>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT