Where Are They Now
The newest feature on the Hartford Hawks Women’s Basketball Blog returns for its second-straight season. The Where Are They Now section will be updated every few weeks with an update from a former member of the Hartford women’s basketball team. Cedric Quackenbush, women’s basketball Director of Operations, will catch up with former Hawks and provide an update on their life after basketball. If you have a question or a possible topic for a future Where Are They Now feature, email athletics@hartford.edu.
Where Are They Now with Diana Delva (April 30, 2013): The newest installment of the Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hawk Diana Delva who was trhe 2010 America East Player of the Year and recently led Panathinakos to a Greek Championship. Watch highlights of Diana's Greek Championship here: http://youtu.be/e3FsRRJQ5Ow
Delva was the 2010 America East player of the year, leading Hartford to a 27-5 record and the first national ranking in school history when the Hawks were ranked as high as 19th in the country. After graduating from Hartford she signed a training camp contract with the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars before heading to Athens, Greece where she currently resides. This year she averaged 20 points and 10 rebounds per game, leading Panathinakos to a Greek Championship.
If you asked me after my senior year at the University of Hartford in 2010 where I would be three years later, I definitely wouldn't have said playing professional basketball overseas. Thankfully I was at a respected basketball program that opened the door for me to be able to do so. I currently play and live in Athens, Greece. I've been here for about two and a half years on and off. I've played three seasons and actually stayed here last summer since I liked it so much. Life here is very different from back home. The lifestyle is way more relaxed with everyone going for afternoon coffee and meals by the beach which definitely suites my personality.
For the past two years I have been playing for Panathinakos, which is one of the oldest and biggest clubs in Greece. The club has a huge fan base which packs our homes games with fans singing chants and team song throughout the games. This makes for a really exciting atmosphere. This season we won the Greek championship win a record of 21-1. It was the team’s first championship since 2003 so I'm definitely proud to add to the clubs history.
Playing here is different from college basketball. There are differences from the organization to the style of play. On my team we have players from 17 to 35 years of age. The style of play is different from how the call fouls and travels. So I've had to adjust a few things. But overall the transition for college to overseas was pretty easy for me and I’ve really enjoyed it so far!
Where Are They Now with Erica Beverly (October 3, 2011): The first installment of the second season of the Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hawk Erica Beverly. Beverly, who served as the Director of Basketball Operations last season, is currently playing overseas. Click Here to read the complete article.
Where Are They Now with Danielle Wexler (April 11, 2011): The fourth installment of the Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hawk Danielle Wexler. The recently engaged Wexler, who graduated in 2006, is currently an assistant coach at Quinnipiac University. Click Here to read the complete article.
Where Are They Now with MaryLynne Schaefer & Katie Kelley (January 27, 2011): The third installment of the new Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hawks MaryLynne Schaefer and Katie Kelley. Schaefer and Kelley both graduated in 2009 and have recently been playing together professionally in Germany. Click Here to read the complete article.
Where Are They Now with Allison (Macca) Reyes (October 28, 2010): The second installment of the new Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hartford Hawks guard Allison (Macca) Reyes. Reyes graduated from Hartford in 2001 with a degree in education. She is currently teaching at Wheeler High School in Stonington, Conn. and has also been the varsity girl’s basketball coach at Ledyard High School since 2006. Click Here to read the complete article.
Where Are They Now with Courtney Gomez (September 22, 2010): The first installment of the new Where Are They Now feature catches up with former Hartford Hawks point guard Courtney Gomez. Gomez graduated from Hartford in 2008 and continued on to her doctorate in physical therapy. While with the Hawks, Gomez won three America East Championships and led the Hawks to first round wins in two NCAA tournament appearances. Click Here to read the complete article.
