2008 Woodie Awards
Two Hall-of-Famers find new nests across the ocean
Matthew De George '10
Issue date: 11/17/06 Section: Sports
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This weekend was a very special one for the Saint Joseph's Basketball family, as it bestowed upon two more members its highest honor: entrance to the Saint Joseph's Basketball Hall of Fame.
This year's honorees include Dmitri Domani, whose journey to Hawk Hill was unique from just about any other.
A native of Moscow, Domani's place in this circle of honor was not always such a sure thing. His jump to the United States from Russia was somewhat out of the ordinary for his time.
Luckily for Domani, and St Joe's fans, he conquered these fears and became a major impact player for the Hawks.
He was a key member of the 1997 Atlantic-10 Conference Championship team, as the fourth leading scorer, averaging 8.4 points per game.
Domani graduated as one of the most prolific all-around players ever to don the Crimson and Gray, becoming only the third St. Joes' player ever to notch 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, and 100 steals.
Domani's basketball career did not end upon his graduation, however. He signed on to play in his home country with PBC CSKA Moscow in the Russian Superleague.
In his five seasons with the team, Domani helped lead the squad to three league titles, in 1998, 1999, and 2000, as well as a Northern Europe Basketball League Championship in 2000.
After five seasons at CSKA, Domani made a move to cross-town rivals MBC Dynamo Moscow, where he is still playing today.
Domani became the team's captain, leading a revitalization of a once proud squad making a comeback to the forefront of Russian basketball after a brief hiatus caused by financial problems.
The increased roles with Dynamo have allowed Domani to recapture his scoring touch, as he averaged 19.1 points per game in the 2002-2003 season.
Domani has maintained that offensive prowess, averaging 13.7, 8.5, and 9.4 points per game over the last three seasons.
Domani's basketball talent has not just been used in club competitions, but also in international contests.
This year's honorees include Dmitri Domani, whose journey to Hawk Hill was unique from just about any other.
A native of Moscow, Domani's place in this circle of honor was not always such a sure thing. His jump to the United States from Russia was somewhat out of the ordinary for his time.
Luckily for Domani, and St Joe's fans, he conquered these fears and became a major impact player for the Hawks.
He was a key member of the 1997 Atlantic-10 Conference Championship team, as the fourth leading scorer, averaging 8.4 points per game.
Domani graduated as one of the most prolific all-around players ever to don the Crimson and Gray, becoming only the third St. Joes' player ever to notch 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, 250 assists, and 100 steals.
Domani's basketball career did not end upon his graduation, however. He signed on to play in his home country with PBC CSKA Moscow in the Russian Superleague.
In his five seasons with the team, Domani helped lead the squad to three league titles, in 1998, 1999, and 2000, as well as a Northern Europe Basketball League Championship in 2000.
After five seasons at CSKA, Domani made a move to cross-town rivals MBC Dynamo Moscow, where he is still playing today.
Domani became the team's captain, leading a revitalization of a once proud squad making a comeback to the forefront of Russian basketball after a brief hiatus caused by financial problems.
The increased roles with Dynamo have allowed Domani to recapture his scoring touch, as he averaged 19.1 points per game in the 2002-2003 season.
Domani has maintained that offensive prowess, averaging 13.7, 8.5, and 9.4 points per game over the last three seasons.
Domani's basketball talent has not just been used in club competitions, but also in international contests.
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