Siena Scheduled to Take on Major Programs Next Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving of 2020 is shaping up to a be a big holiday weekend for the Siena men's basketball program. On Wednesday, the Saints released the news that they would be one of eight teams in the Orlando Invitational.

Included in the tournament field are five teams from this past NCAA Tournament: Michigan State, Gonzaga, Auburn, Xavier, Belmont, Boise State and Saint Louis. The games will be played November 26th (Thanksgiving Day) through the 29th at ESPN's Wide World of Sports complex in Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Per the release from Siena College, head coach Carm Maciariello said:

“We’re excited to test ourselves against some of the best in all of college basketball. When you sign up to be a Saint, it’s for chances like this; to be able to challenge yourself in all that you do. We appreciate the opportunity to compete with the very best.”

This will be the third time Siena has participated in the Orlando Invitational.