Petrucelli earns his spot in the ECC Hall of Fame after one of the most impressive men’s basketball careers in conference history.
Petrucelli’s name is littered throughout the ECC’s record book. He is one of only five players in league history to top the 2,000 point plateau, finishing with 2011 in his career. He also ranks among the top-10 in conference history with 681 field goals made and 582 free throws made.
A prolific defender in addition to his offensive prowess, Petrucelli ranks first in league history with 353 steals, 81 more than the previous best. His steals total is also fifth in Division II history and his mark of 3.15 steals per game in his career is 17th best among all Division II players.
Petrucelli ranks in the top-10 in league history for single-season records, as well in points (6th), points per game (10th), steals (5th & 7th), steals per game (two seasons tied for 5th), field goals made (7th), and free throws made (7th). Most of those records came during the 2013-14 season when he was named ECC Player of the Year. That season he averaged 23.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and led all of Division II with 3.6 steals per game in 2014.
A four-time All-Conference honoree and 2011 ECC Rookie of the Year, Petrucelli averaged 18.0 points on 44.0 percent shooting, 7.2 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 3.2 steals over 112 career games.
Since leaving Molloy, Petrucelli has embarked on a professional career. He has played overseas in Slovakia, Israel, and Germany and spent three seasons in the NBA G-League, as well. He is currently playing for Brescia Leonessa in the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.