Head Coach
Abe Woldeslassie
Program contact: Mamadou Diallo, Assistant Coach
mdiallo@macalester.edu
Verified 2026-08-02 from the program's own staff page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-02 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Mamadou Diallo | Assistant Coach | mdiallo@macalester.edu |
| Dylan Kilgour | Assistant Coach | dkilgour@macalester.edu |
About Macalester College Basketball
Macalester College in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference offers a practical pathway for serious student-athletes who want competitive basketball without sacrificing academic quality. A degree from Macalester carries real weight in professional and graduate school circles, and that credential opens doors after your playing days end. Head coach Abe Woldeslassie builds programs around player development and consistent improvement. Division III basketball at Macalester means you'll compete hard against regional opponents while maintaining the flexibility to pursue meaningful internships, research opportunities, and genuine academic challenge. The MIAC conference is solid, you'll face quality programs and earn respect for your level of play. Playing time depends on your readiness when you arrive. Players who show up physically and technically prepared gain opportunities faster. Macalester values recruiting athletes who understand that college basketball is a stepping stone, not a destination. If you're looking for a program where your transcript matters as much as your box score, where you'll develop skills in a competitive but manageable environment, and where the institution's reputation helps position you for life after basketball, this is worth serious consideration. St. Paul offers access to a major metro area while keeping the campus experience authentic and focused. This is basketball in the right-size package. Players who arrive at college campus-ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post-graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$27,851/yr
Grad rate
91%
Enrollment
2,131
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $27,851 / year
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $15,715 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,569 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $15,825 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $28,539 / year
- $110,001+
- $43,770 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,131
- Average net price
- $27,851 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $70,862 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $70,862 / year
- Graduation rate
- 91%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Augsburg University
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Location Minneapolis, MN | Enrollment 2,494 | Avg. net price $23,390 |
Bethel University
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Location Arden Hills, MN | Enrollment 1,871 | Avg. net price $30,995 |
Carleton College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,086 | Avg. net price $25,295 |
Concordia College, Moorhead
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 1,829 | Avg. net price $22,280 |
Gustavus Adolphus College
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Location St. Peter, MN | Enrollment 1,878 | Avg. net price $24,148 |
Hamline University
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 1,776 | Avg. net price $22,756 |
Macalester College
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Location St. Paul, MN | Enrollment 2,131 | Avg. net price $27,851 |
Saint John's University
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Location St. Joseph, MN | Enrollment 1,395 | Avg. net price $26,748 |
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Location Winona, MN | Enrollment 1,073 | Avg. net price $20,422 |
St. Olaf College
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 3,093 | Avg. net price $21,546 |
The College of St. Scholastica
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Location Duluth, MN | Enrollment 1,765 | Avg. net price $26,830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macalester College D3?
Yes, Macalester College is an NCAA Division III program in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Macalester College men's basketball.
What conference is Macalester College in?
Macalester College competes in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for D3 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Macalester College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $27,851 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Macalester College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,131 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Macalester College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D3, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D3 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
The Commitment Macalester College Respects
D3 coaches at programs like Macalester College extend offers to players who show commitment: to their development, their academics, and the process. FCP gives you the structure to demonstrate that commitment in every metric a coach evaluates.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.