Anthony Dell'Orso

Anthony Dell'Orso
No. 3 – Arizona Wildcats
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (2003-07-24) 24 July 2003
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolMarcellin College (Bulleen, VIC)
College
Career highlights
  • Second team All-CAA (2024)
  • Big South Freshman of the Year (2023)

Anthony Mark Dell'Orso (born 24 July 2003) is an Australian college basketball player for the Arizona Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the Campbell Fighting Camels.

Early life and high school

Dell'Orso grew up in Australia, where he attended high school at Marcellin College located in Bulleen, Victoria. Coming out of high school, he decided to play college basketball in the United States, committing to play for the Campbell Fighting Camels.[1]

College career

Campbell

As a freshman in 2022-23 season, Dell'Orso was named the Big South Freshman of the Year, after averaging 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game.[2] During the 2023-24 season, he earned second-team all-Coastal Athletic Association honors after averaging 19.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game while 38.0% from 3-point range.[3] After the conclusion of the 2023-24 season, Dell'Orso entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4]

Arizona

Dell'Orso transferred to play for the Arizona Wildcats.[5] During his first season at Arizona in the 2024-25 season, he played in 37 games with 28 starts, averaging 7.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game.[6] On November 14, 2025, Dell'Orso notched 20 points in a victory versus UCLA.[7] On February 18, 2026, he put up 22 points in a win over BYU.[8] On February 21, Dell'Orso dropped 22 points in an upset win over #2 Houston.[9] In the semifinals of the 2026 Big 12 men's basketball tournament, he scored a team-high 26 points in a victory over Iowa State.[10]

References

  1. ^ Cole, Stan. "Anthony Dell'Orso signs with Campbell Basketball". Campbell University Athletics. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  2. ^ Scheer, Jason. "Arizona basketball adds Campbell transfer Anthony Dell'Orso". 247Sports. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  3. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd says Anthony Dell'Orso to bring versatility to Wildcats". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  4. ^ Coury, Matthew. "How Anthony Dell'Orso's Journey Led Him to Arizona". Arizona Wildcats On SI. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  5. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Arizona Wildcats pick up Aussie wing Anthony Dell'Orso of Campbell via transfer portal". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  6. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Arizona wing Anthony Dell'Orso confirms he will return to Wildcats in 2025-26". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  7. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Anthony Dell'Orso scores 20 points to help Arizona beat UCLA 69-65 at Intuit Dome". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  8. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Anthony Dell'Orso has season-high 22 points to lead Arizona 75-68 win over BYU". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  9. ^ Pascoe, Bruce. "Anthony Dell'Orso leads No. 4 Arizona men's basketball to 73-66 win over No. 2 Houston". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  10. ^ Tyler, Travis. "Anthony Dell'Orso Displays Impact Player Potential With Big 12 Title Run". Arizona Wildcats On SI. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
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