Front Row (l to r): Adam TeBrake, Trevor Wittwer, Phil Sowden, Jered Hokenson, Tyler Kaus, Jon Lien, Trent Hollerich Back Row (l to r): Asst. Coach Dave Flom, John Wippler, Doug Espenson, Jay Stien, Andrew Doble, Kane Sivesind, Derek Dreifke, Adam Hoffarber, Matt Wilberg, Andrew Olson, Head Coach Mark Hanson, Asst. Coach Jim Arnold

No. Name Yr. Pos. Ht. Hometown3 Tyler Kaus FY G 5-6 St. James, MN4 Doug Espenson SR W 6-4 Mankato, MN11 Trevor Wittwer FY W 6-5 Redwood Falls, MN12 Adam Hoffarber JR G 5-11 Hopkins, MN20 Jered Hokenson JR W 6-1 Watertown, MN21 Trent Hollerich JR W 6-3 Good Thunder, MN23 Derek Dreifke SO G 6-1 Richfield, MN30 Andrew Olson SO G 5-11 Owatonna, MN32 Jon Lien SO W 6-5 Bloomington, MN34 Adam TeBrake JR W 6-5 St. Peter, MN40 Kane Sivesind FY W 6-6 Madison, WI42 Jay Stien SO P 6-7 Arlington, MN43 Andrew Doble FY P 6-6 Sarasota, FL44 Phil Sowden SO P 6-5 Brooklyn Park, MN50 Matt Wilberg FY P 6-8 St. Paul, MN54 John Wippler JR P 6-6 Vadnais Heights, MN

Head Coach: Mark HansonAssistant Coaches: Dave Flom and Jim Arnold

The 2004-05 Gustavus men’s basketball team shook off a 4-5 start to win 16 straight games en route to capturing the MIAC regular season title with a record of 18-2. After defeating St. Thomas 68-58 in the MIAC Playoff Championship, the Gusties received an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament where they faced Lawrence University in the first round. Playing in front of the raucous home crowd was not enough for Gustavus as it fell to the Vikings 70-56. Numerous accolades were received by the team following the season. Doug Espenson, Phil Sowden and Adam TeBrake were named all-conference, while Trevor Wittwer was selected to the All-First Year Team. Espenson was also named the MIAC Player of the Year, selected to the conference All-Defensive squad, and earned all-region honors. He finished his career with 1,281 points, 600 rebounds, and 111 blocks. Head Coach Mark Hanson received MIAC Coach of the Year honors for the seventh time in his career.

Overall Record: 22-6 MIAC Record: 18-2 Opponent ResultLuther W, 88-65Buena Vista L, 45-54Carthage L, 56-57Hamline W, 91-60Concordia W, 80-57St. Thomas L, 59-62Whittier L, 73-77Pomona-Pitzer W, 68-57Carleton L, 75-81Saint Mary’s W, 74-57Bethel W, 79-74St. Olaf W, 70-67Augsburg W, 63-56Macalester W, 78-70Saint John’s W, 65-58

Opponent ResultHamline W, 90-56Concordia W, 68-57St. Thomas W, 90-80Carleton W, 73-66Saint Mary’s W, 69-50Bethel W, 65-63St. Olaf W, 58-57Augsburg W, 75-62Macalester W, 72-60Saint John’s W, 82-73MIAC PlayoffsBethel W, 65-49St. Thomas W, 68-58NCAA PlayoffsLawrence L, 56-70

2004-05 MIAC Championship Team

Gustavus Men’s Basketball: Celebrating A Century of Excellence

The Gustavus men’s basketball program is celebrating its 100th season this year. To commemorate this special occasion, there will be an insert in each game program highlighting one of the 16 MIAC Championship teams as well as the outstanding individuals and coaches that have helped make the Gustavus men’s basketball program one of the most successful programs in the history of Division III basketball.

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Gustavus men’s basketball head coach Mark Hanson has been a prominent figure in the program as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach for 26 years. The most prolific scorer in Gustavus basketball history, Hanson compiled 1,774 points in 94 games from 1979 to 1983. He is the only Golden Gustie basketball player to ever be named to the all-conference team four times and one of only a handful of players in MIAC history to be so honored. Hanson served as an assistant coach from 1986 to 1990 prior to being named the head coach at the start of the 1990-91 season. Since that time, he has become the program’s all-time winningest coach with a record of 380-149, earned six MIAC regular season titles, won seven MIAC Playoff titles, and been named the MIAC Coach of the Year seven times.

Gustavus Head Coach Mark Hanson

Hanson was named to the NAIA All-America Team during his junior and senior years. In addition to success on the hardwood, he excelled in the classroom as he was also a two-time Academic All-American.

Hanson’s coaching career has been defined by his calm demeanor on the bench, his commitment to his players on and off the court, his class, and his respect towards his opponents. Since taking over the program in 1990, he has coached 23 players who have earned 41 All-MIAC honors. Hanson ranks 11th all-time among Division III coaches with a winning percentage of 72.1 percent.

During his coaching career, the team has traveled across the

country to play, including places such as Hawaii, California, Florida,

Washington, Massachusetts and Texas. The team has also traveled

to Sweden numerous times.