Anthony DiLoreto resurfaces, albeit briefly

You remember Anthony DiLoreto, don't you? His story is pretty unique.

A 7'1" center and a Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo commit, DiLoreto was arrested for being the getaway driver during a botched bank robbery. As you would assume, Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo no longer wanted the big fella as he was potentially facing jail time.

Anthony DiLoreto has had quite a few problems since he left high school.
(photo credit: Star Tribune)

Luckily, DiLoreto was able to cut a deal where he pleaded no contest to felony robbery charges. Essentially, what was going to happen is he DiLoreto would need to avoid getting into any trouble, and not only would he record get wiped clean, he was going to be eligible to play the 2009-2010 season.

Stew Morrill, who has been known for giving troubled kids second chances (remember Gary Wilkinson anyone?), signed DiLoreto in September. But during his redshirt season, DiLoreto was busted for weed, getting himself suspended from all team activities and eventually kicked out of the program.

Well, DiLoreto has resurfaced. Last weekend, like much of the rest of the basketball world, he was in Las Vegas, and believe it or not, he wasn't causing trouble (we think). DiLoreto was at a junior college showcase (see the full roster here, he's No. 85).

DiLoreto has probably used up every chance he deserves. But here at BIAH, we hate seeing kids fail. Here's to hoping Anthony takes advantage of any JuCo that will give him a shot, and uses his height to get himself educated and turn his life around.

(h/t Pico at ECB)