NCAA Men's Referee Profiles
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Donald Carstensen
First Season: 2021-22
Last Season: 2024-25
Total Games: 12
Crew Chief: 0 (0%)
U1: 0 (0%)
U2: 12 (100%)
Home Wins: 58%
Home Fouls: 17.3
Away Fouls: 17.2
Foul Diff: -0.1
Attendance: 5,835
| Games | Total | 2024-25 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Crew Chief | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| U2 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| American | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Big 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| MAC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-3-12 | Earl Walton | Brian Dorsey | Donald Carstensen | Ohio State | Iowa | 70 - 77 | 15 - 16 | $2,700 | $8,100 |
| 2024-11-22 | Michael Irving | Nate Harris | Donald Carstensen | Iowa | Utah State | 69 - 77 | 18 - 20 | $2,700 | $5,400 |
| 2024-11-18 | James Breeding | Nate Harris | Donald Carstensen | Wisconsin | UT Rio Grande Valley | 87 - 84 | 16 - 24 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| 2023-2-8 | Patrick Evans | Wil Howard | Donald Carstensen | Houston | Tulsa | 80 - 42 | 16 - 11 | $1,880 | $11,938 |
| 2023-2-1 | Terry Oglesby | K.B. Burdett | Donald Carstensen | South Florida | East Carolina | 71 - 63 | 17 - 14 | $1,880 | $10,058 |
| 2023-1-31 | Brooks Wells | John Floyd | Donald Carstensen | Iowa | Northwestern | 86 - 70 | 15 - 17 | $2,538 | $8,178 |
| 2023-1-26 | Terry Oglesby | Pat Adams | Donald Carstensen | Memphis | SMU | 99 - 84 | 22 - 21 | $1,880 | $5,640 |
| 2023-1-4 | Jason Baker | Owen Shortt | Donald Carstensen | South Florida | Temple | 64 - 68 | 21 - 17 | $1,880 | $3,760 |
| 2022-11-12 | Jason Baker | Keith Patterson | Donald Carstensen | East Carolina | Presbyterian | 77 - 57 | 23 - 23 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
| 2022-2-22 | Dan Dorian | Ed Phillips | Donald Carstensen | Western Michigan | Toledo | 50 - 92 | 15 - 13 | $1,479 | $5,119 |
| 2022-1-29 | Keith Patterson | Wesley Ford | Donald Carstensen | Tulane | Wichita State | 67 - 66 | 8 - 19 | $1,820 | $3,640 |
| 2021-12-29 | Randy Heimerman | Gerald Williams | Donald Carstensen | Tulsa | SMU | 69 - 74 | 22 - 12 | $1,820 | $1,820 |
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Big Ten | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Hall of Fame Classic | 1 | 2024-25 |
| MAKEUP FROM JAN. 18 | 1 | 2022-23 |
Donald Carstensen Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 3
Career Total: $25,157
Total Games: 12
Avg per Game: $2,096
Highest Season: $11,938 (2022-23)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Tier 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | $8,100 | $2,700 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 | $11,938 | $1,990 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | $5,119 | $1,706 |
Donald Carstensen Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day