Diloreto signs with Utah State

Anthony Diloreto, the 7-foot former Hopkins basketball player who was involved in a bank robbery, is now a member of the hoops team at Utah State

September 1, 2009 at 10:41PM

Yes, Diloreto is an Aggie. He has enrolled as a freshman and will be a member of the basketball team for the coming season.

"Anthony comes from an unbelievable high school program," said Utah State coach Stew Morrill. "I have known Ken Novak for many years and it is widely known that he has one of the best high school basketball programs in the country. Ken's recommendation of Anthony as a player and a person was very important in our decision to pursue him."

DiLoreto recently entered a plea of no contest to a year-old robbery charge. With no same or similar offenses, the plea will be vacated and the charges dismissed in one year.

"Anthony's situation is well-known," added Morrill. "He made a mistake. He is anxious to move forward in his life and prove himself on and off the court."

HERE'S A LINK to the Utah State website.

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