University of Delaware Athletics
Men’s Basketball Signs DII All-American Erik Timko from Jefferson
5/3/2024 5:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware men's basketball has signed DII All-American and Jefferson University transfer Erik Timko, head coach Martin Ingelsby announced Friday. Timko joins the Blue & Gold for his final year of eligibility.
"We are thrilled to announce the signing of Erik Timko," Ingelsby said. "Erik is an elite guard prospect who can really stretch the floor and is a perfect fit for our style of play. He comes from a winning program at Jefferson University where he was an elite scorer and shooter. We look forward to getting him here this summer and acclimated to our program and Blue Hen culture."
The 6-5 guard has started 84 of 85 of his collegiate games to account for 1,792 points over his first three years for the Rams in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The Audubon, Pennsylvania native has averaged at least 19.6 points per game or better each season for a career average of 21.1. He adds career totals of 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per outing to his line, while shooting 53.3 percent overall, 43.6 percent from three-point range, and 89.4 percent from the line.
His junior campaign was highlighted by being named a CSC Academic All-America Team Member of the Year and first team honoree as the team claimed the CACC title and earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament. It marked Timko's second Academic All-American nod. He also picked up his second-straight CACC Player of the Year award after posting 19.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per outing during the 2023-24 season. He also earned D2CCA All-East Region honoree, and D2CCA All-American honorable mention. He ranked 20th in the nation with 628 points and 34th in points per game.
During his sophomore year, he tallied 22.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game over his 30 starts, Timko shot 52.6 percent from the field and connected on 95 triples at a rate of 45.2 percent. He finished ninth in NCAA Division II in total three pointers and three-point percentage. His 22.5 points per game checked in at 11th in the nation. His season led to his first CACC Player of the Year honor and landed him NABC East All-District First Team and D2CCA All-East Region First Team.
The 2021-22 CACC Rookie of the Year, Timko averaged 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest. The sharpshooter connected on 53.2 percent of his shots, including 40.8 percent from long range. He also went 91-percent from the line, only missing 12 free throws in 133 attempts.
Prior to arriving at Jefferson, he played basketball and baseball at Methacton High School in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. Timko was a two-time All-Conference First Team selection in high school, also earning First Team All-Area and All-Area Player of the Year honors. He also was tabbed a Second Team All-State honoree his senior season.
"We are thrilled to announce the signing of Erik Timko," Ingelsby said. "Erik is an elite guard prospect who can really stretch the floor and is a perfect fit for our style of play. He comes from a winning program at Jefferson University where he was an elite scorer and shooter. We look forward to getting him here this summer and acclimated to our program and Blue Hen culture."
The 6-5 guard has started 84 of 85 of his collegiate games to account for 1,792 points over his first three years for the Rams in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC). The Audubon, Pennsylvania native has averaged at least 19.6 points per game or better each season for a career average of 21.1. He adds career totals of 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per outing to his line, while shooting 53.3 percent overall, 43.6 percent from three-point range, and 89.4 percent from the line.
His junior campaign was highlighted by being named a CSC Academic All-America Team Member of the Year and first team honoree as the team claimed the CACC title and earned a trip to the NCAA Tournament. It marked Timko's second Academic All-American nod. He also picked up his second-straight CACC Player of the Year award after posting 19.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per outing during the 2023-24 season. He also earned D2CCA All-East Region honoree, and D2CCA All-American honorable mention. He ranked 20th in the nation with 628 points and 34th in points per game.
During his sophomore year, he tallied 22.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game over his 30 starts, Timko shot 52.6 percent from the field and connected on 95 triples at a rate of 45.2 percent. He finished ninth in NCAA Division II in total three pointers and three-point percentage. His 22.5 points per game checked in at 11th in the nation. His season led to his first CACC Player of the Year honor and landed him NABC East All-District First Team and D2CCA All-East Region First Team.
The 2021-22 CACC Rookie of the Year, Timko averaged 21.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest. The sharpshooter connected on 53.2 percent of his shots, including 40.8 percent from long range. He also went 91-percent from the line, only missing 12 free throws in 133 attempts.
Prior to arriving at Jefferson, he played basketball and baseball at Methacton High School in Eagleville, Pennsylvania. Timko was a two-time All-Conference First Team selection in high school, also earning First Team All-Area and All-Area Player of the Year honors. He also was tabbed a Second Team All-State honoree his senior season.
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