Matthew Dellavedova

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Dellavedova's career is defined by defying expectations. An undrafted rookie who became an NBA champion, he earned a reputation as one of the league's toughest defenders. His bronze medal with the Boomers ended Australia's long Olympic drought. Saint Mary's retired his jersey, and he remains a beloved figure in Australian basketball. His post-basketball ventures show a sharp business mind, with Athletic Ventures and Swan Bitcoin positioning him as a leader in athlete-driven investing.

AwardsDellavedova won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and an Olympic bronze medal with the Australian Boomers in 2021. In college, he was named WCC Player of the Year and WCC Tournament MVP in 2012, and earned AP All-America Honorable Mention twice. Saint Mary's retired his jersey.

Honours & Distinctions

Jersey retired

Saint Mary's College·2023

His #4 jersey was retired by Saint Mary's College.

Alumnus of the Year

Saint Mary's College·2020

Named Alumnus of the Year by Saint Mary's College.

Records & Feats

First undrafted Australian to win an NBA championship

Historic First·2016

Dellavedova went undrafted in 2013 and won the NBA title with the Cavaliers in 2016, the first Australian to achieve this.

Most wins in Saint Mary's program history

Career Milestone·2013

During his four years, the Gaels went 108-28, the most wins in program history for a four-year span.