Chris Distefano '06

Men's Basketball, 2002-06

Class of 2017

Over his four-year career on the men’s basketball team from 2002-06, Chris amassed 1,865 points averaging 15.4 points per game over an SJC-record 121 games played. He still ranks second in Bears history in total points scored and ranks in the top 5 in three-pointers made (177, 3rd), three-point percentage (36.6%, 4th), rebounding (788, 4th) and blocked shots (54, 3rd). 

A two-time United States Collegiate Athletic Association All-American and a Hudson Valley Men’s Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Chris helped the Bears to three USCAA National Tournament appearances, leading the Bears to national runner-up honors in 2003 and a number one ranking in 2006. 

After graduating from SJC in 2006 with a bachelors degree in Psychology, Chris went on to earn a doctorate in physical therapy from NYIT while beginning his career on the comedy scene.

Launching his career at the top New York City clubs such as Carolines on Broadway and Gotham Comedy Club and now performs nationwide. He is a regular at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared as the guest comic on the Late Show with David Letterman and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Branching from the stand-up circuit, Chris is a regular on various television shows on MTV, MTV2, Netflix, Comedy Central, and IFC. 

As an alumnus, Chris has participated in many athletic alumni events and supports the development of the College through annual giving. Chris participated in the alumni Spring Reunion weekend last year, working with the Recent Alumni Committee to encourage participation and along with fellow classmates, gathered to share stories of their time at SJC, roast beloved staff members, and make new memories.