When Wylee Delorme steps onto the court for Jamestown next season, he won't just be joining a new team—he'll be reuniting with an old friend. The Devils Lake native and Turo Moni, who first connected through AAU basketball in high school, are finally set to play together again. "We always wanted to play with each other again," Delorme said. "It's going to be great. We have a lot of goals in mind that we want to accomplish this year."

But this transfer is about more than friendship. After a winding college career that started at U-Mary and included a stop at North Dakota, the 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard is searching for the role he believes he's ready to fill. At U-Mary, Delorme showed flashes of brilliance, including a memorable 32-point outburst against Minnesota State Moorhead in February 2025. That performance capped a freshman season where he averaged 6.2 points over 21 games.

His sophomore year at UND, however, saw his minutes shrink to just 8.1 per game, with averages of 1.9 points and 1.1 rebounds across 20 appearances. "I definitely got smarter as a player," Delorme reflected. "Learned a lot of new things, especially in the system. Defensively, being in the right spot, knowing my role." Yet after a promising start—playing 10 or more minutes in five of his first six games—his court time became sporadic. From January 10 to March 6, he cracked double-digit minutes only twice.

That inconsistency prompted Delorme to enter the transfer portal, where interest came from multiple Division II programs, including his former school U-Mary and Black Hills State. But Jamestown felt like home. "The major reason why I left (UND is) I need to find a good spot where I play a lot," Delorme said. "I knew (Jamestown) needed help at the three, the wing spot."

The Jimmies are coming off a landmark season—their first at the Division II level after transitioning from the NAIA. Finishing 14-14 overall and 12-10 in the NSIC, the program proved it could compete immediately. That success, combined with a strong connection to head coach Casey Bruggerman, sealed the deal. "He's a great dude," Delorme said. "We built the connection right as soon as I hit the portal. We talked every day. He's a conversation type of guy, loves creating conversations with his players. Once I get there, I feel like we'll get even closer."

Now, with a familiar teammate by his side and a program on the rise, Delorme is focused on one thing: earning the minutes that have eluded him. "I think the biggest thing right now is being on the floor as much as possible," he said. "And to provide leadership." For a player who has already proven he can score in bunches, the next step is proving he can do it consistently—and at Jamestown, he'll finally have the chance.