33	Amedeo Della Valle
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Alba, Italy High School: Findlay Prep Height / Weight: 6-5 / 190 Position: Guard

AN OVERVIEW
Amedeo Della Valle led Italy in scoring with 15.1 points a game in the 2011 U-18 European Championships. A native if Alba, Italy, Della Valle moved to the United States following the championships to attend Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev. A reliable shooter from long range, Della Valle broke the record for 3-pointers made in a single season (66), previously held by Cory Joseph, during his only season at Findlay Prep. Ranked among the Top 30 shooting guards in the 2012 recruiting class by scouting services, the Buckeyes' lone freshman will add depth to the rotation at the guard spot.

PRIOR TO OHIO STATE

Averaged 15.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game for Italy during the 2011 U-18 European Championships

Ranked second at the championships in 3-point field goal percentage, shooting 50 percent from downtown

Broke record for 3-pointers made in a single season at Findley Prep with 66

Also averaged 15 points, 6.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game at Findley Prep

Part of Findlay Prep's third ESPN National High School Invitational championship ... the school boasts alums Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Avery Bradley of the Boston Celtics

Played for Junior Casale in Italy from 2007-11 ... split time between the point and shooting guard positions

Son of Carlo and Cristina Della Valle ... Father, Carlo, played 15 seasons of professional basketball in Italy

Would like to pursue professional basketball or work in a business-related field following his time at Ohio State

Enjoys spending time with friends and teammates away from the court