Siena Basketball: GMAC / Blackwell / AO

[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.

 

[FloridaCuse]

 

[Zelda Zonk]

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.

…because Red became so successful that he was offered the Knicks HC job.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[CuseBlood44]

They look really good. Gmac’s guys play hard for him and are scrappy

 

[FloridaCuse]

I watched the first 5 minutes of their game after the SU game. Their new forward Tasman Goodrick looks real good.

 

[FloridaCuse]

 

[cayugacuse]

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.

What's the story with Dusharme? I see he is still listed on the roster, didn't show up in the box score. From the bits and pieces, I can gather, sounds like Doty is a very talented player.

 

[FloridaCuse]

What's the story with Dusharme? I see he is still listed on the roster, didn't show up in the box score. From the bits and pieces, I can gather, sounds like Doty is a very talented player.

Reid Ducharme sat out Monday's game with a shoulder injury. It appears he may be day to day.

Reid Ducharme - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

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[Irishsecra1]

What's the story with Dusharme? I see he is still listed on the roster, didn't show up in the box score. From the bits and pieces, I can gather, sounds like Doty is a very talented player.

Doty is the real deal and only a sophomore

 

[FloridaCuse]

Siena is at Brown tonight
7pm
ESPN+

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Siena is at Brown tonight
7pm
ESPN+

Siena 3.5 pt road favorite. These are games they struggled with last season. This year should hopefully be different.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Siena up 10 at halftime.

 

[orange79]

Up 20 with 11 minutes left in the game.

 

[orange79]

Final: Siena 62-46

 

[FloridaCuse]

Gavin Doty had 21 points on 9 for 12 shooting.

GMac was not happy in the post game interview with way his team played on offense. I believe he said they were 1 for 14 from 3. Brown had a number of players missing due to injuries

 

[FloridaCuse]