Saint Mary's alum Clint Steindl consoles a young fan after Steindl's Tasmania JackJumpers lost in the NBL semifinals.

SMC Alum Clint Steindl Featured on the Today Show

by Ben Enos , Director of Media Relations | February 20, 2023 | February 20, 2023

Saint Mary's alum Clint Steindl is making international headlines after consoling a young fan in the moments after Steindl's Tasmania JackJumpers lost in Australia's National Basketball League semifinals. The clip, which was captured by WIN News Tasmania's Brent Costelloe, shows Steindl interacting with one of the team's fans and eventually giving the young man his shoes.

Costelloe's Tweet earned notice from NBC's Today Show, which featured it as part of its Presidents Day broadcast, and ESPN SportsCenter.

Steindl was a standout for the Gaels from 2008-12, helping SMC reach multiple NCAA Tournaments. Since leaving Moraga and returning to his native Australia, Steindl has enjoyed a strong professional career as a member of multiple teams in the National Basketball League.

Ben Enos is Director of Media Relations at Saint Mary’s. Write him.