David DiLeo
David DiLeo (born February 28, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB. He played college basketball for Central Michigan.
| UCAM Murcia | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Liga ACB |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 28, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 224 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Central Michigan (2016–2020) |
| NBA draft | 2020 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | Murcia |
High school career
As a child, DiLeo enjoyed shooting the basketball from long range, but his parents encouraged him to develop his complete game. DiLeo attended Iowa City West High School.[1] He helped the team win three state championships and became a starter as a junior, averaging 12.5 points per game. As a senior, DiLeo averaged 15.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 44.5 percent from 3-point range, helping the team to a 25-1 record and a third-place finish at the Class 4A state tournament. DiLeo was named 2015 Iowa City Press-Citizen boys' basketball player of the year.[2] He also played on the tennis team and won two state titles. After graduating from high school, DiLeo played a postgraduate year at New Hampton School in New Hampshire.[3]
College career
DiLeo played college basketball at Central Michigan. He averaged 8.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a freshman.[4] In his third career start as a sophomore, a 103-68 win over Eureka College, DiLeo scored 28 points.[3] As a sophomore, DiLeo averaged 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, leading the conference in three-pointers with 96.[5] DiLeo posted 24 points and 10 rebounds in a win against Western Michigan. He averaged 12.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game as a junior, helping the Chippewas to a 23-12 record.[6] As a senior, he averaged 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game, shooting 40% from three-point range.[7] DiLeo was named an All-MAC honorable mention and was selected to the All-District 14 Second Team by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He set the MAC record with 337 career 3-pointers and finished seventh in Central Michigan history in rebounds (733) and eighth in career points (1,604).[8]
Personal life
DiLeo's father Frank played college basketball at Lafayette and served as an assistant coach at Virginia and Iowa before becoming a scout for the Philadelphia 76ers. His mother Kay coached women's basketball at Indiana State.[1]
References
- Sneddon, Andy (March 6, 2020). "A Lifelong Bond Forged Through Basketball". Central Michigan Chippewas. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- Murken, Ryan (April 5, 2015). "David DiLeo: 2015 boys' basketball player of the year". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- Booher, Christian (February 8, 2020). "Golf, leadership and the 3-point shot: How David DiLeo has left his footprint at Central Michigan". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- "Cougars Return To The Last Frontier For Third All-Time Great Alaska Shootout Appearance". College of Charleston Cougars. March 23, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- Goricki, David (October 30, 2018). "CMU preview: Chippewas carrying 'a more complete team'". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- Goricki, David (November 5, 2019). "CMU preview: Sharpshooter David DiLeo, Chippewas take aim at MAC title". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- "David DiLeo signs with UCAM Murcia". Sportando. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- Chastain, Austin (June 29, 2020). "Former Chippewa David DiLeo signs with UCAM Murcia". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved July 2, 2020.