Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC Here is the weekly review of the top performing Fightin Blue Hens alumni, who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Dylan Painter, a 6'10'' center at 28 years old, graduated from Delaware in 2022 after helping them secure the CAA Tournament title that year. Currently playing professionally in Estonia, he recently led Tartu Ulikool Maks & Moorits to a notable victory against the second-ranked Parnu with a score of 76-72 in the Estonian Paf Korvpalli Meistriliiga. Painter's standout performance included scoring 12 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and providing 2 assists in just 22 minutes of play. Despite Tartu's current seventh-place standing in the league with a record of 2-5, Painter's impressive contributions on the court have not gone unnoticed. His consistent performance this season, averaging 12.8 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game (the second-best in the league), and 2.4 assists per game in the five games he has played so far, highlight his impact as a key player and a true champion.
#2. Italian champion Gianmarco Arletti, a 6'6'' guard and 24-year-old Great Danes alumnus from 2024, showcased his talent as he led Cento to a resounding victory against Roseto, one of the league's weakest teams with a 7-30 record. In the Italian Serie A2, Arletti's team triumphed with a scoreline of 87-64 on Tuesday night. Despite being only in his second season in professional basketball, Arletti delivered an impressive performance by scoring 14 points, securing 7 rebounds, and making 2 blocks in just 21 minutes of play. Tramec Cento, currently placed 17th in the league with an 11-27 record, celebrated their first win after a streak of ten consecutive losses. The Play-Out Round has concluded, and Arletti has been a valuable addition to the team in his first year, contributing significantly to their success. His noteworthy contributions on the court were pivotal in guiding his team to victory and establishing themselves as finalists. Arletti's consistent performance throughout the season is evident in his averages of 3.3 points per game and 2.8 rebounds per game over 25 appearances. His impact on the team's success highlights his potential to excel further and make significant contributions as a champion in Italian basketball.
Other former University of Delaware players, who play in pro basketball:
Nate Darling (6'5''-SG-1998, played in 2018-18) plays for ES Chalon-Sur-Saone in French Betclic ELITE ProA
Jamelle Hagins (6'9''-C-1990, played in 2009-13) plays for Club Africain in Tunisian ProA
Jyare Davis (6'7''-F-2002, played in 2021-24) plays for Derby in Montenegrin Erste Liga
Niels Lane (6'5''-G-2001, played in 2023-25) plays for Imortal in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Kevin Anderson (6'5''-G-1998, played in 2017-22) played for Lucenec in Slovakian Tipos SBL few monts ago
Erik Timko (6'5''-G, played in 2024-25) plays for Kordall Steelers Rodange in Luxembourg LBBL
Ryan Allen (6'1''-G-1998, played in 2017-22) played for Esperos GS Lamias in Greek National League 1 last year
Jalun Trent (6'5''-G-2000, played in 2023-24) plays for Aresi in Georgian A League
Edwin Santiago (6'2''-G, played in 2007-11) played for 305 Seasoned Vets in the P&G League in Miami last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of University of Delaware basketball alumni.
Dylan Painter is last week best Fightin Blue Hens alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @tykorvpall)
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