The finest true center in Delaware men’s basketball history, Spencer Dunkley quickly went from a freshman backup to an NBA prospect under head coach Steve Steinwedel. The 6-11 native of Wolverhampton, England dominated North Atlantic Conference opponents as an intimidating shot-blocker, tenacious rebounder, and dependable scorer during his career. He led the Blue Hens to a four-year record of 81-38 and back-to-back NAC titles and NCAA Tournament appearances in 1992 and 1993, leading the 1991-92 squad to the best season in school history with a mark of 27-4. He earned first team All-District, first team All-NAC, and second team All-East honors as a senior in 1993 when he averaged 19.2 points and 12.2 rebounds per game and was selected in the second round of the NBA draft later that year by the Indiana Pacers. He set 12 school records during his career, including career rebounds (NAC record 916), blocked shots (195), and double-doubles (40), and his 1,154 points ranked him No. 11 all-time at UD. He later enjoyed a 10-year professional basketball career overseas in Israel, Italy, Spain, France, and Russia. He resides in Odessa, DE with his wife Denise and their three children. Spencer owns Hungry Student Athletes Moving and Storage Co. in New Castle, DE.
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