Ballin’ since he could walk

Watching his favorite players like Michael Jordan and Ray Allen on television, Delimont was an avid basketball fan since he could walk. 

Brady Delimont, 23, senior of Ainsworth, began playing basketball at a young age. Not only did he watch his favorite players on television, he also had an idol in his hometown. Delimont watched Jesse Carr, graduate of Ainsworth in 2008, become successful through basketball that made his love for the game grow stronger. 

Delimont’s high school accolades include the Nebraska state record for most career three-pointers with 320. He also holds the school record for most points scored in a season with 655 and ended his high school career with 1888 points. His team made the state championship twice and in 2014, his team was a runner-up. 

Delimont graduated high school in 2016. He went to University of South Dakota in Vermillion after graduation where he was a business major and a part of the basketball team. After spending a year in Vermillion, USD got a new head coach. Delimont did not want to play for someone who did not recruit him, so he started looking for another college. 

Former Chadron State Basketball Coach Houston Reed was recruiting Delimont for a long time. He thought it was a good idea to check out CSC’s basketball program and felt at home during his visit. 

“One thing I really like about this program and team is watching all the success we have made after watching all the struggles we have gone through as a team,” Delimont said. 

Since Delimont transferred to CSC in 2018, the team has been building its culture and tradition. He likes being a part of a team which features the teammate’s who surround Delimont. 

“He’s going to set us up for success in the future,” Delimont said in regard to the new coach. Coach Shane Paben has high energy and expects a lot out of the team in hopes they can go far this season and seasons to come. 

Like most athletes, Delimont is hoping to play a full season starting in November. During this season, he wants to see the basketball program improve to keep its tradition alive.

Following graduation in spring 2021, Delimont hopes to play overseas, but will exercise his business degree in Nebraska if COVID-19 restricts travel.