Siena basketball

Sunday Date Dims Excitement For This Year's Albany Cup
Sunday Date Dims Excitement For This Year's Albany Cup
Sunday Date Dims Excitement For This Year's Albany Cup
The NCAA tournament doesn't have to be in town for a big-time college basketball atmosphere to pop-up in Albany. Eighteen times since 2001, the Siena Saints and the UAlbany Great Danes have matched up in men's basketball, resulting in some of the area's largest crowds of the season. So, why not find the best times and dates to encourage that excitement?
UAlbany & Siena Set to Announce Series
UAlbany & Siena Set to Announce Series
UAlbany & Siena Set to Announce Series
The Great Danes and the Saints haven't met in men's basketball since 2017, when UAlbany won a thriller 74-69 at the former Times Union Center. The year prior, a sellout crowd shook the SEFCU Arena as the two teams matched up on the UAlbany campus for the first time since the 1970's. Now, after a four year hiatus, the match up is back.
College Hoops Season Begins for Siena & UAlbany…and Fans
College Hoops Season Begins for Siena & UAlbany…and Fans
College Hoops Season Begins for Siena & UAlbany…and Fans
One coach will take the sidelines for the very first time in the lead chair. The other looks to secure an allusive MAAC Championship that has been snagged from his team's grips the past two seasons. Fans will eagerly return to their seats that have collected dust since March of 2020. Tuesday night, empty basketball venues will be a thing of the past for the Capital Region's two Division I basketball programs.
UAlbany and Siena Basketball Team Up to Fight Cancer
UAlbany and Siena Basketball Team Up to Fight Cancer
UAlbany and Siena Basketball Team Up to Fight Cancer
The UAlbany and Siena men's basketball coaches, Dwayne Killings and Carm Maciariello, may not face each other on the court this year but they are continuing the tradition to team up for the 16th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basket "Ball", Monday, October 4th at the Albany Capital Center. This is a tremendous evening of true community camaraderie centered around our two Division I college basketball programs. It is definitely one of the best events of its kind.
New Saints Coach Talks Turkey Mayhem With GNA (AUDIO)
New Saints Coach Talks Turkey Mayhem With GNA (AUDIO)
New Saints Coach Talks Turkey Mayhem With GNA (AUDIO)
New Siena Saints head coach Jamion Christian came by the GNA studios during the week to talk about the excitement of a new era in Siena Hoops.  On the court, his players are known for bringing a style described as 'mayhem'; designed to wear out their opponents.  Off the court, he appears to be bringing the same frenetic pace to the Thanksgiving meal.  Coach Christian told Brian and Chrissy about t
Siena Player Inspires Patriotism During Anthem Rehearsal
Siena Player Inspires Patriotism During Anthem Rehearsal
Siena Player Inspires Patriotism During Anthem Rehearsal
It's been said that true character is defined when no one's looking.  Lucky for us, this was one powerful moment that was captured on video.  Watch as a Siena Saints men's basketball player showed his true blue patriotism when it appeared as if no one was watching.