LEXINGTON, Va. – Recent Washington and Lee University graduate
Robert DiSibio '24 has signed a contract to join Fortitudo Agrigento of Serie B Nazionale in Agrigento, Sicily, the team recently announced.
"I feel extremely blessed and excited for the opportunity to carry out my lifelong dream of playing professional basketball," DiSibio commented. "I love and wholeheartedly thank everyone that has supported me throughout my journey. My parents deserve a special thank you. I cannot put into words the amount of appreciation I have for their constant support and unwavering sacrifice. It has allowed me to pursue an uncommon path and follow my dream."
DiSibio heads to Italy following a highly successful career with the Generals that saw him tally the fifth-most points in program history (1,708) and the second-most made three-point field goals in program history (190). DiSibio was a 46.5 percent shooter from the floor and connected on 38.9 percent of long-range attempts. His scoring was especially prolific during his final two seasons, as he averaged better than 22 points per game both years and led the ODAC in scoring average both seasons as well.
DiSibio closed his collegiate career as a three-time All-ODAC selection, with first team nods as a junior and senior. He then added D3hoops.com Second Team All-Region and NABC First Team All-District laurels in his senior season, and he holds the ODAC Tournament record for most points in a single game (46).
"We are very proud of Rob for signing with Fortitudo Agrigento," stated W&L head men's basketball coach
Chris McHugh '09. "Throughout his career, he has approached his development with great effort, focus, and professionalism. Rob will add great value to the culture and basketball level of their team."
DiSibio continued, "I can say with certainty that I wouldn't be in this position if not for my time at Washington and Lee. I can't thank Coach McHugh enough for giving me the opportunity to continually develop as a basketball player and a human being. I have supreme confidence that the principles I learned as a General will serve me positively at the next level. I also thank all my former W&L teammates for helping me to become a better version of myself every day. I'll never forget the memories we made together."
DiSibio is the first W&L player to sign a professional basketball contract since Roy McMillan '19 signed with the Terceira Basket Club in Angro de Heroismo, Portugal in 2019. The Italy Serie B basketball season gets underway in late September.
Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.
