David DiLeo
DiLeo with Central Michigan in 2020
No. 14 – ESSM Le Portel
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueLNB Pro A
Personal information
Born (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeCentral Michigan (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020–2021UCAM Murcia
2021–2022PAOK Thessaloniki
2022–2023Czarni Słupsk
2023–presentESSM Le Portel

David DiLeo (born February 28, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for ESSM Le Portel of the French LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Central Michigan Chippewas.

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 three state titles and a doubles state title. 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]

Professional career

On June 29, 2020, DiLeo signed with UCAM Murcia of the Spanish Liga ACB.[7] In 19 games, DiLeo averaged 8.1 points, shooting with 37% from the 3-point line, 54.5% from the field and 90% from the free throw line, playing around 18 minutes per contest. In January 2021, he suffered an injury on his right hand that prematurely ended his season.

On July 13, 2021, DiLeo signed with PAOK Thessaloniki of the Greek Basket League.[9] In 24 league games, he averaged 9.5 points (shooting with 39% from the 3-point line) and 3.9 rebounds, playing around 21 minutes per contest.

On July 25, 2022, Czarni Słupsk of the Polish Basketball League announced his signing.[10]

On June 14, 2023, he signed with ESSM Le Portel of the French LNB Pro A.[11]

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] DiLeo is a cousin of T. J. DiLeo and Max DiLeo, his uncle is Tony DiLeo.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 Sneddon, Andy (March 6, 2020). "A Lifelong Bond Forged Through Basketball". Central Michigan Chippewas. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ↑ Murken, Ryan (April 5, 2015). "David DiLeo: 2015 boys' basketball player of the year". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  3. 1 2 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.
  4. ↑ "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.
  5. ↑ Goricki, David (October 30, 2018). "CMU preview: Chippewas carrying 'a more complete team'". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  6. ↑ Goricki, David (November 5, 2019). "CMU preview: Sharpshooter David DiLeo, Chippewas take aim at MAC title". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  7. 1 2 "David DiLeo signs with UCAM Murcia". Sportando. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  8. ↑ Chastain, Austin (June 29, 2020). "Former Chippewa David DiLeo signs with UCAM Murcia". Central Michigan Life. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  9. ↑ "PAOK Thessaloniki lands David DiLeo". Sportando. July 14, 2021. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  10. ↑ "David DiLeo w Słupsku!". czarni.stk.slupsk.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2022-07-25.
  11. ↑ "L'ESSM signe son dernier étranger : David Diléo". essm-basket.fr (in French). June 14, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Passion For The Game: Philadelphia 76ers Scout Frank DiLeo". Sir Charles In Charge. 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2022-07-25.
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