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Team: Macalester Scots [ID #845] Bookmark Macalester Scots

Location: St. Paul, MN (Midwest)

Conference: VI.21 [Division 3]

President: markshark send message
          [since March 22nd 2024 | last seen March 27th 2024]

Coach: Royce McFadden

Arena: Alumni Gymnasium

Rating: 27.80 - Overall Position: #933

Fan Mood: 57.84

Alumni Mood: 12.50

Prestige: 30

Team Notes:

• Dec 05 2037: Royce McFadden was appointed as the new head coach.
• Dec 05 2037: Dustin Scroggins was fired as head coach.
• Nov 28 2037: 2-star prospect Lenny Mackey committed.
• Nov 18 2037: Hired markshark as president.
• Feb 26 2037: 2-star prospect Tony Long committed.
• Aug 28 2036: Geoffrey Hawley was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Aug 28 2036: Braydon Woodruff was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Aug 28 2036: Shannon Casini was hired as the new assistant coach.
• Aug 28 2036: Assistant coach Denny Coughlin was let go.
• Aug 28 2036: Assistant coach Horacio Ibanez was let go.


Record:

Wins: 7 Losses: 7 Pct: .500     Conf Wins: 2 Conf Losses: 2 Conf Pct: .500 Conf Rank: 10     Last10: 4-6 Streak: L2

Pts Ave: 69.1 - 77.2     Pts Diff: -8.1     Team Power Index: 118.4

Press Releases:

Dec 05 2037: Macalester College Announces Leadership Changes: Royce McFadden Appointed Head Coach - by markshark on March 27th, 2024

Saint Paul, MN: Macalester College Basketball enters a new era of leadership with the announcement of significant changes to its coaching staff. President Mark Shark proudly declares the departure of Dustin Scroggins and welcomes Royce McFadden as the new head coach, renowned for his exceptional motivational prowess and recruiting acumen.

In light of recent developments and the imperative for rejuvenation within the team, President Mark Shark announces the decision to part ways with Dustin Scroggins. While recognizing Scroggins' contributions, the institution seeks a fresh perspective and renewed vigor to propel Macalester College Basketball to greater heights.

"After careful consideration and evaluation of our team's trajectory, we have made the difficult decision to part ways with Dustin Scroggins," stated President Mark Shark. "We extend our deepest gratitude for his dedication and service to Macalester College Basketball."

In ushering a new dawn for Macalester College Basketball, President Mark Shark proudly introduces Royce McFadden as the new head coach. McFadden's reputation precedes him, heralded as a paragon of motivation and a master recruiter. His appointment symbolizes a commitment to excellence and a fervent pursuit of success.

"With great anticipation and enthusiasm, we welcome Royce McFadden as the newest addition to our coaching staff," proclaimed President Mark Shark. "His unparalleled ability to inspire and recruit talent aligns seamlessly with our vision for Macalester College Basketball's future."


Dec 03 2037: President Mark Shark Pledges Redemption Following Macalester's Defeat - by markshark on March 26th, 2024

Saint Paul, MN: In the aftermath of a disheartening loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers, President Mark Shark of Macalester issues a solemn vow to rise above adversity and chart a course towards redemption.

"As the final buzzer sounded and the echoes of defeat reverberated through the hallowed halls of Williams Arena, our hearts weighed heavy with the sting of loss," lamented President Mark Shark. "Yet, in the crucible of defeat, we find not despair, but a fervent resolve to do better, to be better."

The scoreboard may have reflected a deficit, but President Mark Shark sees beyond the numbers, recognizing the boundless potential and untapped reservoirs of strength within the team.

"While the outcome may not have favored us tonight, let it serve as a catalyst for transformation, a clarion call to rally our collective spirit and strive for excellence," declared President Mark Shark. "We stand at a crossroads, where the path to redemption lies not in the absence of defeat, but in the unwavering determination to rise from the ashes and forge a brighter future."


Dec 03 2037: Mark Shark Assumes Presidency of Macalester College: Embarking on a Renaissance of Resurgence - by markshark on March 26th, 2024

Saint Paul, MN: Behold, as Macalester College welcomes the coronation of Mark Shark, an indomitable titan, as the illustrious President of its esteemed ranks. With the embers of a glorious past igniting the furnace of a radiant future, Mark Shark embarks upon a journey of unparalleled renaissance, casting aside the shackles of mediocrity in favor of a resplendent dawn.

"As I ascend to the presidency of Macalester College Scots Basketball, I stand as a custodian of legacy, charged with the sacred duty of breathing life into the immortal spirit of our revered institution," proclaimed Mark Shark. "In the crucible of adversity, we shall forge a beacon of excellence, where the harmony of basketball shall echo throughout the ages, a testament to our indomitable will."

With the baton of leadership firmly in hand, Mark Shark orchestrates a magnum opus of transformation for Macalester College, as it strives to reclaim its rightful throne among the pantheon of collegiate athletics. With the fervor of a thousand suns, he pledges to imbue the team with a mantle of invincibility, forged in the crucible of dedication and unity.

"Our mandate is not merely to compete, but to transcend; to transcend the boundaries of convention and ascend to the pinnacle of greatness," affirmed Mark Shark. "Through the alchemy of strategic recruitment and unwavering resolve, we shall sculpt a masterpiece of triumph, a legacy that shall endure for eternity."