men's basketball

Taking on Team USA

If NBA stars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James want to drive to the basket during Team USA's exhibition with Turkey today, they're probably going to have to get past one of Carroll College's best.

Sinan Guler, who spent two years with the Saints as they advanced to the NAIA Final Four and Elite Eight, will be facing off with the new "Dream Team" when the two national basketball teams collide in a pre-Olympic game in Macau, China. Story

Veltri named Carroll men's associate head basketball coach

Carroll College men's head basketball coach Gary Turcott knew he had made the right decision immediately after hiring Brandon Veltri five years ago.

"When I interviewed him for the job I just knew that he had a great work ethic, honesty and integrity. Those were the things I was looking for," Turcott said. "I knew he'd learn the rest."

And he has. On Wednesday, Veltri was promoted from an assistant to associate head coach by Carroll Athletic Director Bruce Parker. Story

Carroll College cagers sign transfer

Carroll College head men's basketball coach Gary Turcott announced that Gerad Moser, a 5-foot-11 guard from South Puget Sound Community College, will join the Carroll College men's basketball program next season.

Moser was a key player at SPSCC this past season as a true freshman, averaging over 30 minutes and 7.5 points per game. Story

Saints Sign Salt Lake Transfer

Helena, MT- Carroll College basketball coach Gary Turcott announced today that Chris Medina of Salt lake Community College has signed a national letter of Intent to continue his career with the Fight Saints.

"Chris is the player we needed to complete our team for next year," said Turcott. "He is a small forward who can shoot, pass, and handle the ball. During the recruiting process, what our coaches liked best about him was his tenacity on defense and his positive team attitude. Chris comes from an outstanding basketball program at Salt Lake Community College. The last player we recruited from SLCC was Carroll All-America Sinan Guler who currently is playing professional basketball in Istanbul, Turkey." more

Sentinel standout signs with Carroll

Carroll College basketball coach Gary Turcott announced today that Montana’s “Gatorade Player of the Year” Andy Garland, has accepted a scholarship and will play for the Saints men’s basketball team after graduating from Missoula Sentinel High School.

At Sentinel, Garland played for coach Craig Matosich, and compiled a 20-3 record this past season. Garland, a four-year starter at Sentinel, was a three-time Class AA all-state selection and was recently named MVP of the Highline Invitational Tournament.

Garland is a strong, 6-foot-5 power forward with skills to play either on the perimeter or near the basket. Story

Carroll players make all-tournament team

Frontier Conference Commissioner Mike Walker announced the 2008 men's and women's basketball all-tournament teams. The media covering the conference tournament selects the all-tournament team.

Runner-up Carroll College's Jolene Fuzesy and Danielle Maloney were selected to the all-tournament team.

Carroll's Chad Vaculin was selected to the all-tournament team on the men's side. Story