The names on the front of the jerseys will be the same but almost everything about this year's Albany Cup between Siena and UAlbany in men's basketball will be different. Since 2001, the two institutions of higher learning, separated by about 5 miles, battled 17 straight years in men's hoops. 16 times the game has been played in downtown Albany, in what is now the MVP Arena, Siena's home court during the season. In 2016, the game was played the only time at the SEFCU Arena, on the campus of UAlbany.
During Siena Men's Basketball Coach Carmen Maciariello's weekly appearance with Levack and Bahl on 1045 The Team ESPN Radio he updated us on transfer portal news and hinted to more reinforcements heading to Loudonville. The early days of the NCAA Transfer Portal the Siena Saints have dealt with losing some key players but when you talk to Coach Carm he's attacking this new challenge like he does every other one, full steam ahead.
The Capital Region has been booming lately in College Basketball. UAlbany has had both their men's and women's team advance to their respective NCAA Tournament. And although UAlbany lost in their tough outing against #1 overall seed Florida, Siena is still continuing on their own season...
CBS Broadcaster and former coach Bill Raferty is known for his trademark catchphrase "Onions" while calling college basketball games. Probably the one many remember the most is the call from the classic double overtime game between Siena and Ohio State duing the 2009 NCAA tournament when Siena's Ronald Moore nailed a huge three pointer.
Freshman Davonte Beard has informed Siena head coach Mitch Buonaguro and director of athletics John D’Argenio of his desire to transfer to a school closer to his Akron, Ohio home. Beard has filed paperwork with the athletic department’s compliance office, and the College is processing his request.
People are always insisting that there is nothing to do up here as far as pro sports go. I say there are to many to pick from, but if I had to choose here are my top five
Brian Sinkoff was joined by Siena men’s basketball head coach Mitch Buonaguro on Tuesday (2/1/11) for the “Saint Sound-Off.”