Men's Basketball: Caleb Whalen Heading to Northwest (Wash.) University

KIRKLAND, Wash. - Allan Hancock College men's basketball guard, Caleb Whalen, has signed with Northwest (Wash.) University to continue his academic and athletic career next season. 

"The culture is what drove me to choose Northwest. It is a tight-knit school with a lot of opportunities and hard-working people," Whalen shared. "On my visit, Coach Skeen made me feel welcomed and at home. I'm very excited to keep playing basketball while continuing my education." 

Whalen, a local product of Arroyo Grande, completed two countable seasons on the court for the Bulldogs. As a sophomore, he averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 40.4 percent from the field. As a freshman, Whalen averaged 5.0 points and 2.8 rebounds per game during an abbreviated season. He posted a career-high mark of 11 points after a perfect 4-for-4 showing from the field (3-for-3, 3PT) against Santa Barbara in November. 

"I had a great experience throughout my time at Hancock. The staff in the athletics department is awesome and are great people. Coach Aye and the rest of the men's basketball coaches pushed me to become a better man, basketball player, and leader through hours of intense training and conversation," Whalen added. "They taught me many lifelong lessons and how to have ultimate mental toughness." 

Northwest, located just outside of Seattle, is a member of the NAIA and competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference.