University of Delaware Athletics
HALL OF FAME COUNTDOWN: Ken Dill - Men's Tennis & Men's Basketball
9/25/2015 3:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Men's Tennis
NEWARK, Del. - The University of Delaware will induct its 19th Athletics Hall of Fame Class in a ceremony next Friday, Oct. 2, at the Embassy Suites and follow with a special on-field halftime recognition on Saturday, Oct. 3, when the Blue Hens host William & Mary in football at Delaware Stadium.
Today we continue the 10-day countdown to the event and will recognize one of the inductees each day until the ceremony.
DAY 8 (Sept. 23)
KEN DILL (Men's Tennis/Men's Basketball)
The only male student-athlete in Delaware history to excel in the sports of basketball and tennis, Ken was outstanding on both courts for the Blue Hens in 1978-82.
A native of Newark, Del. (Christiana High School), Ken didn't have to travel far to continue his 
outstanding athletic career. He earned seven letters at UD, playing shooting guard for Ron Rainey's basketball teams for three seasons and excelling for UD Hall of Fame tennis head coach Roy Rylander all four years.
He captained both squads as a senior and led tennis to a four-year dual mark of 50-12 and a runner-up team finish at the East Coast Conference Championships in 1979. Ken was a two-time team MVP in tennis, his career singles record of 51-14 ranked No. 2 when he graduated, and he remains the only tennis player in school history to win three conference titles as he captured the 1981 ECC doubles championship and both the ECC singles and doubles crowns in 1982.
He was a three-year standout in basketball and compiled 557 points and 183 assists in 75 games. His career .833 free throw percentage still ranks sixth in UD history and his .511 field goal accuracy is still second best all-time among backcourt players.
After earning his degree in physical therapy from Delaware in 1982, Ken began a long and distinguished career in the field and currently serves as the clinical director for Physiotherapy Associates in Wilmington, Del.
He was the physical therapist for the Delaware Smash of World Team Tennis in 2003-08 and is currently the on-call physical therapist for the DuPont Playhouse Theatre in Wilmington.
Tennis continues to be a big part of his life as he was ranked as high as No. 60 nationally in the men's 45 and over division and has served as head coach of the girls varsity team at Wilmington Friends School since 2002.
He still competes in basketball and has won several national medals as part of Senior Olympics.
He resides in Wilmington and has a grown daughter, Alexandra. His wife, Patricia (Delaware '80), passed away in March.
“Recognition as a member of the University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame is a truly humbling experience and I am forever grateful to receive this honor," said Dill. "Sports have always been a major part of my life. The constant motivation to always do my best and strive to be better has affected every aspect of my life. As a UD athlete I learned that with hard work and perseverance, your greatest accomplishments always lie ahead. The best part is sharing this with all my family, friends, teammates, and coaches. Without them, this never could have happened. Thank you all."
Day 10 (Sept. 23): Stephanie Barry (Volleyball)
Day 9 (Sept. 24): Omar Cuff (Football)
Day 8 (Sept. 25): Ken Dill (Men's Basketball & Tennis)
Day 7 (Sept. 26): Bruce Fad (Baseball & Football)
Day 3 (Sept. 30): Joe Lank (Football, Baseball, Track & Field)
Day 2 (Oct. 1): George Schmitt (Football)
Day 1 (Oct. 2): Steve Shaw (Men's Lacrosse)
