Hall of Fame

Jannuzzi HOF

Dave Jannuzzi

  • Class
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball

DAVE JANNUZZI, Wilkes University
Class of 2001 / Basketball

Dave Januzzi is known as the most decorated men’s basketball player in school history. Januzzi ranks in the top-10 in over 35 different categories. He rewrote the school record books from 1996-99 and 2000-01 while being named the Jostens Division III and ECAC Player of the Year as a senior. 

Januzzi stands as the program’s all-time scoring leader with 2,132 points in a school record of 116 games played. His 728 field goals ranks first and 251 three-pointers is now ranked second after being surpassed in 2019. His 18.9 points per game for his career sits third all-time. He also ranks in the top ten in free throws, free throw percentage, assists, and steals. During his time as a Colonel, he led his teams to a 94-18 record with two MAC titles and one MAC Freedom title. 

Januzzi was a four-time First Team All-MAC Freedom selection and named Rookie of the Year as a freshman. He was a three-time MAC Freedom Player of the Year recipient as well as a three-time NABC All-Mid Atlantic Region Selection and two-time NABC All-American. 

Jannuzzi was inducted into the Wilkes Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011.