02/23/2026
Matthew Dellavedova's résumé is extraordinary.
NBA Champion. Olympic medalist. Record-setting Gael. Business leader.
But what stands out to me most about Delly is not simply what he has achieved — it is how he has lived.
He arrived in Moraga from Australia and embraced this community with humility, discipline, and quiet determination. He competed fiercely. He studied seriously (a two-time Academic All-American). He served generously. He was, above all, a great teammate.
Years later, his jersey hangs in our rafters. Yet the legacy that endures is his character.
I am especially proud of the way he has extended his influence beyond basketball — supporting literacy initiatives, mentoring fellow athletes, investing in mission-driven ventures, and prioritizing his role as husband and father.
That is the kind of leadership we hope every Saint Mary’s graduate carries into the world.
I look forward to welcoming Delly back to Moraga this spring as he addresses the Saint Mary's College of California Class of 2026. It will be a meaningful full-circle moment for our community.
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