Former University of Windsor players go head-to-head

 

By Michael Hugall

February 6, 2015  

Former University of Windsor stand-outs Josh Collins and Enrico DiLoreto met at half court after the Windsor Express and London Lightning squared off at the Windsor Family Credit Union Centre, Feb. 4.

Both players attended the university from 2009-2014 as members of the Lancers who went to a Canadian Inter university Sport championship tournament.

Collins, who led the Lancers all-time in assists is grateful that the two can continue their friendship on and off the court.

“It’s a good opportunity to keep playing basketball,” said Collins. “We were roommates when we started and we were roommates when we ended our careers.”

DiLorteo, who was the Windsor Lancer’s all-time leader sat out the home-and-home due to a shoulder injury, but still feels some sort of passion when watching his former teammate take the court.

“I’m happy for him,” said DiLoreto. “I like seeing him play professional ball, and I miss him.”

Having played together for four years in CIS basketball, Lancers head coach Chris Oliver reflected on what both players meant to the program.

“Josh and Enrico were incredibly impactful during their careers at Windsor, both as players and as greater members of the university and Windsor community,” said Oliver. “It was a perfect fit as teammates and friends as both complimented each other in a positive way. They acted as each other’s yin yang.”

DiLoreto said he would like to follow in the foot-steps of former teammate Lien Phillip by playing in overseas in Europe.

Both players will meet again on Feb. 13 when the Lightning travel back down the 401 to take on the Windsor Express at the WFCU Centre.