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New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame
Lou DeMello, 2023
Coach and Contributor
Lou DeMello was a nationally known high school coach. He led Rice HS on a dramatic run in New York City when his team was nationally ranked 4 years in a row. Additionally, he was a successful coach at Concordia College. Lou was also a significant contributor to the game as the director of the famed Slam Dunk Tournament. He operated scores of clinics and showcase events. If there is a basketball bouncing in the Westchester and NYC areas – chances are that Lou DeMello had an assist there.
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