Siena Basketball: GMAC / Blackwell / AO

[FloridaCuse]

IF $ rumor is true, and factoring in the Fulton kid must have cost more to keep, G-mac is doing well fundraising with Saints alums.

and assistance from A.W.?

 

[IthacaMatt]

IF $ rumor is true, and factoring in the Fulton kid must have cost more to keep, G-mac is doing well fundraising with Saints alums.

They went from bottom of the MAAC to middle of the standings, one game below .500. I have to think that this year they're targeting the top part of the league.

 

[orange79]

So, do any hoops insiders know if we approached Siena/GMac for a game this year? I only ask because I don't see any "pay" games on Siena's schedule other than Indiana. We could fund their athletic department for an entire year. And it would probably be a very highly-attended game (which would pay for itself if we offered them a bit more than the usual pay game).

Of course, I could also see Gerry not wanting this game...yet.

 

[cusefan88]

So, do any hoops insiders know if we approached Siena/GMac for a game this year? I only ask because I don't see any "pay" games on Siena's schedule other than Indiana. We could fund their athletic department for an entire year. And it would probably be a very highly-attended game (which would pay for itself if we offered them a bit more than the usual pay game).

Of course, I could also see Gerry not wanting this game...yet.

I've said it before and I understand all the reasons why it would be a highly attended game, but because of Red's precarious position it would be fatal to play Siena and lose to them.

It's not worth it (from basketball side).

 

[FloridaCuse]

So, do any hoops insiders know if we approached Siena/GMac for a game this year? I only ask because I don't see any "pay" games on Siena's schedule other than Indiana. We could fund their athletic department for an entire year. And it would probably be a very highly-attended game (which would pay for itself if we offered them a bit more than the usual pay game).

Of course, I could also see Gerry not wanting this game...yet.

I agree with cusefan88 above in Red probably not wanting to play yet. But also Gerry may want to wait a year or two when he has a better team. Agree, should draw a big crowd. Maybe they meet in the NCAAT?

 

[kirbivore]

IF $ rumor is true, and factoring in the Fulton kid must have cost more to keep, G-mac is doing well fundraising with Saints alums.

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[shandeezy7]

So, do any hoops insiders know if we approached Siena/GMac for a game this year? I only ask because I don't see any "pay" games on Siena's schedule other than Indiana. We could fund their athletic department for an entire year. And it would probably be a very highly-attended game (which would pay for itself if we offered them a bit more than the usual pay game).

Of course, I could also see Gerry not wanting this game...yet.

I think I may have mentioned this before, but I know that Le Moyne approached them about a home and home and I believe offered to play the Le Moyne home game downtown at the War Memorial, since it's about double the capacity of Le Moyne's gym.

My understanding is that if Gerry is going to come back to Syracuse, the first time needs to be against SU at the Dome (which is understandable).

 

[orange79]

I've said it before and I understand all the reasons why it would be a highly attended game, but because of Red's precarious position it would be fatal to play Siena and lose to them.

It's not worth it (from basketball side).

I agree with cusefan88 above in Red probably not wanting to play yet. But also Gerry may want to wait a year or two when he has a better team. Agree, should draw a big crowd. Maybe they meet in the NCAAT?

I think I may have mentioned this before, but I know that Le Moyne approached them about a home and home and I believe offered to play the Le Moyne home game downtown at the War Memorial, since it's about double the capacity of Le Moyne's gym.

My understanding is that if Gerry is going to come back to Syracuse, the first time needs to be against SU at the Dome (which is understandable).

Fair points. Thanks.

 

[Dick_in_MI]

My understanding is that if Gerry is going to come back to Syracuse, the first time needs to be against SU at the Dome (which is understandable).

Actually, I think the first time against LeMoyne makes perfect sense in a lot of ways.

Since JB didn't like playing against former assistants if at all possible, I could see Red feeling the same. He would also be facing a Siena bench full of former SU guys as assistants. I realize that for Gerry, it would be an enormous big deal, but for Red maybe less so.

I think a Siena-Lemoyne matchup would be perfect. The only downside for LeMoyne is that the "home crowd" would likely be cheering heavily for GMac et al.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Siena Saints season preview.

A Preview of the 2025-26 Siena Saints

stretchingthefloor.blogspot.com

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I went to the Siena basketball sneak preview tonight. Except for a couple players who had classes, all the other players were there, along with all the assistant coaches and of course, GMac. Plus, all the same for the Siena Women's team.

Everyone is very excited for the season, as they should be. My biggest takeaway from GMac's speech was how last summer, he had to deal with finding a place to live, moving, getting the kids in school and then getting to know the players and the things first year coaches have to deal with it. This year has a lot of continuity. Four of the top five scorers are back and six altogether. And, even though there are still a lot of newcomers, I think three transfers and five freshman, he said they all want to graduate from Siena. That could be coach speak, but it definitely seems like a lot of solid players who will definitely play hard and want to win a MAAC championship.

 

[Irishsecra1]

Huge get for Gerry
Number 14 rated point guard recruit, 4 star.
I think Gerry is a better recruiter than many gave him credit for.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Huge get for Gerry
Number 14 rated point guard recruit, 4 star.
I think Gerry is a better recruiter than many gave him credit for.

Yes. That's for next year. Pretty incredible that the kid is their highest recruit in Siena history, especially since they have had some NBA guys.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Siena Saints season preview.

A Preview of the 2025-26 Siena Saints

stretchingthefloor.blogspot.com

Gerry sounds like he's going to have a pretty good team this year. A couple D2 kids moving up to take spots in his front court, but they have size. And that Iowa kid to play center could be pretty good in the MAAC.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I went to the Siena basketball sneak preview tonight. Except for a couple players who had classes, all the other players were there, along with all the assistant coaches and of course, GMac. Plus, all the same for the Siena Women's team.

Everyone is very excited for the season, as they should be. My biggest takeaway from GMac's speech was how last summer, he had to deal with finding a place to live, moving, getting the kids in school and then getting to know the players and the things first year coaches have to deal with it. This year has a lot of continuity. Four of the top five scorers are back and six altogether. And, even though there are still a lot of newcomers, I think three transfers and five freshman, he said they all want to graduate from Siena. That could be coach speak, but it definitely seems like a lot of solid players who will definitely play hard and want to win a MAAC championship.

Here is the Times Union article on last night's event. Focuses more on recruiting than on this year's squad.

https://eedition.timesunion.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=e6ca3599-387b-4f3d-8a1e-acd840cae243&share=true

 

[Irishsecra1]

I just love Gerry. Hopefully he will make Siena incredibly successful and one day - perhaps 10 years or so - he will come back here as our head coach.