Jake DeFranza

@nddons ‘21 | @SEUMBasketball '25

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my basketball and academic career at St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. Thank you to everybody that has helped me along the way. Go Hilltoppers! #fearthegoat @SEUMBasketball @CoachAndreCook @TL_35 @NDCP_Hoops

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

In a time when we talk about the craziness of college athletics and uncertainty, I hope you take 3 min and listen to our srs @Blake_Nielsen7 @JamisonKay4 @MaseCourts These guys have been a part of @SEUMBasketball for a combined 10 yrs. There is nothing but love and appreciation

[KJ @KJScouting]

6’8 Point Forward Blake Nielsen is the best NBA Draft Prospect in Division 2

For the season the senior averaged 18/6/4 while helping St Edward’s finish as one of the best teams in D2 finishing with a 26-9 record. Nielsen also had 16/8/3 in his lone matchup with a D1 opponent against Texas.

Nielsen’s mix of passing, shot creation, spot up shooting, finishing, handle, pace, and versatility at his size is extremely valuable and it’s something not a lot of players possess.

Nielsen was one of the best playmakers in all of college basketball this season at 6’8 with his ability to be a connective passer, find his teammates off the PNR, or create plays for his teammates. Nielsen is an elite decision maker who has the ability to find his teammates at a high level with his passing vision. Nielsen also has elite touch at the rim and was one of the best creation finishers in D2 where he shot 60% at the rim while also shooting 47% on floaters. Nielsen is also a high level catch and shoot shooter where he shot 37% on catch and shoot threes on 4 attempts a game.

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

@BVB Grow up and get a stop in crunch time

[Collin Rugg @CollinRugg]

Charlie Kirk has passed away at the age of 31.

A husband, a father of two, and a man of God. He completely reshaped our country and had so much ahead of him.

Gut-wrenching. Rest in peace, Charlie.

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

Let’s goooo!

[Jillian DeFranza @jillydefran]

I am so grateful to continue my athletic and academic career at Texas Woman’s University. Thank you to everyone who helped me along the way! I can’t wait to be a Pioneer🦉♥️@TWU_Basketball @CoachBJillson @Coach_Stevens @TaylorisTall @AIAelitegirls @KvammeMalik @BobNewtRDHS

[Jillian DeFranza @jillydefran]

After an amazing visit, I am very blessed to have received an offer from @McKendreeWBB. Thank you @CoachK_40 & @Terr31 for this opportunity! Go Bearcats!

[Jillian DeFranza @jillydefran]

After a great visit, I am grateful to have received an offer to play at @TWU_Basketball . Thank you to @CoachBJillson , @Coach_Stevens , and @TaylorisTall for this opportunity. Go Pioneers! | @AIAelitegirls @KvammeMalik

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

Some recent signees of the Alumni Board. May graduate Jake DeFranza. JD was a 4 yr player for us earning his degree in Finance. He returned to his hometown of Chicago and is working as a global casualty underwriter for major accounts at Chubb. Love JD.

[Elias Schuster @Schuster_Elias]

Sundays at the Vatican are about to be lit

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

Has been a few years, but it’s great to be back in the NCAA tournament. 5 seed vs league foe Midwestern at DBU on Sat. Really proud of this group for battling through alot this year.

[St. Edward's Hilltoppers @SEUAthletics]

🏀 | Congratulations Gavino Ramos on 1,000 career points at @SEUMBasketball. #FearTheGoat

[MikeClarkPreps @mikeclarkpreps]

My latest for @suntimes_sports is a football notebook about coaches coming and going, leading with the first new coach at Notre Dame since the ‘80s:
@ndcp_athletics @NDCP_Football
https://t.co/tw6m2fFpdh

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

Huge congrats to the old man! 💚💙

[𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩 @nddons]

𝙒𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙛𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙪𝙮.

We are proud to introduce Dan DeFranza '90 as the sixth head coach in Notre Dame Football history!

🗞️ Read more: https://t.co/GIyiHah3if

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

@ShayBoyle_NDCP @ndcp_athletics @NDCP_Hoops @Dion_JTsports Thanks coach! Go Dons

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

@BleacherNation @oldstylebeer #BNDrinksOldStyle

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

3 weeks from today will be our last camp of the summer (July 22-26). Still spaces available for boys entering grades 3-9 for full day camp (9-4pm) on the Hilltop. You can register at:

https://t.co/VyVX5MI4XL

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

1 week left until week 1 of camp. 10 spots left before it’s sold out. June 10-14 9am-4 for boys entering grades 3-9. The Hilltop is always a great place to spend time at. Register at:

https://t.co/VyVX5MICNj

[Jake DeFranza @JakeDefranza]

@CallawayGolf @BennettMohn @g_ramos3

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

Our 4th spring signee is also our 2nd South Australian @BareiLuca Luca comes to us from NMJC via UIW and played for good friend @lukevmackay and former asst @TaylorJLand Luca is a big/strong can rebound and shoot. Outstanding student. Welcome to the Capital of Texas, Luca

[Andre Cook @CoachAndreCook]

Only 5 weeks left before our first camp of the summer. If you are a boy entering grades 3-9 and want to come hoop on the Hilltop, please register for our full day camps (9-4pm) on June 10-14 and July 22-26. Camp is filling up!

https://t.co/VyVX5MI4XL