University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Alex Coles
- Induction:
- 2004
- Class:
- 1992
ALEXANDER E. “ALEX” COLES
Men’s Basketball (1988-92)
Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (1989-91)
One of the most exciting athletes in Delaware athletics history, Alex was a high-flying forward in basketball and a record-setting high jumper.
Known for his breathtaking dunks, Alex was a four-year starter for the Blue Hen basketball team and was a standout on the finest team in school history, leading UD to a 27-4 record, the North Atlantic Conference title, and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1991-92 for Hall of Fame head coach Steve Steinwedel.
A native of Richmond, Va., he was a three-time All-NAC selection and earned a spot on the 1989 NAC All-Rookie team.
He finished his career ranked among the top five all-time UD leaders in points (1,471 points), rebounds (711), and blocked shots (107), and set a still-standing school record with 146 dunks. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game during his career and shot 52.2 percent from the field.
In indoor track & field, he set the school high jump record (7-3 1/4) and went on to earn All-American honors with a fifth place finish at the 1990 NCAA Championships while twice earning All-East honors for UD Hall of Fame head coach Jim Fischer.
A 1992 UD graduate, Alex was named the 1992 UD Outstanding Senior Male Athlete of the Year.
Men’s Basketball (1988-92)
Men’s Outdoor Track and Field (1989-91)
One of the most exciting athletes in Delaware athletics history, Alex was a high-flying forward in basketball and a record-setting high jumper.
Known for his breathtaking dunks, Alex was a four-year starter for the Blue Hen basketball team and was a standout on the finest team in school history, leading UD to a 27-4 record, the North Atlantic Conference title, and the school’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1991-92 for Hall of Fame head coach Steve Steinwedel.
A native of Richmond, Va., he was a three-time All-NAC selection and earned a spot on the 1989 NAC All-Rookie team.
He finished his career ranked among the top five all-time UD leaders in points (1,471 points), rebounds (711), and blocked shots (107), and set a still-standing school record with 146 dunks. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game during his career and shot 52.2 percent from the field.
In indoor track & field, he set the school high jump record (7-3 1/4) and went on to earn All-American honors with a fifth place finish at the 1990 NCAA Championships while twice earning All-East honors for UD Hall of Fame head coach Jim Fischer.
A 1992 UD graduate, Alex was named the 1992 UD Outstanding Senior Male Athlete of the Year.
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