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Contents Siena Information Siena College and The Capital Region Location . Loudonville, N.Y. Inside Front Cover Founded. 1937 Contents/Information . 1 Enrollment . 2,700 Siena College President . Fr. Kevin E. Mackin, O.F.M. The College. 2 Vice President/Office of the President Academics at Siena College. 3 . Fr. James Toal, O.F.M. Siena College Administration. 4-6 Nickname . Saints Colors. Green & Gold Support Staff . 7 Conference . Metro Atlantic Athletic Siena Men’s Basketball Staff Arena (capacity) . Pepsi Arena (15,500) Louis Orr, Head Coach . 8-9 Press Row Phone . 518-487-2251 Assistant Coaches . 10-11 Team Information Athletic Administration 2000 Outlook . 12-13 Director of Athletics . John D’Argenio 2000 Roster . 14 Assistant Director/SWA. Joyce Legere Assistant Directors 2000 Siena Saints . Tony Weaver Dwayne Archbold . 16 . Tony Rossi Michael Buhrman . 17 . Theresa Wenzel Andy Cavo. 18 Sports Information Director . Jason Rich James Clinton . 19 Office . 518-783-2411 Prosper Karangwa . 20 Home . 518-274-6010 Scott Knapp . 21 e-mail . [email protected] Carmen Maciariello. 22 Hotline . 518-783-2923 Isaiah Stewart. 23 Fax. 518-783-2992 Dale Taylor . 24 Sports Information/Marketing Assistant . TBA Rob Connors, Brian Scalzo . 25 Sports Information Intern . Robert Lee Austin Andrews, J.J. Harvey, Justin Miller. 26 Sports Information Student Assistant 2000-2001 Opponents . 28-38 . Dan Schneider All-time vs. 00-01 Opponents . 38-39 Athletic Trainer . Greg Dashnaw 2000-2001 MAAC Composite Schedule . 40 Academic Advisor . Lori Perillo Strength & Conditioning Coach. Paul Jensen 1999 Review Administrative Secretary. Donna Tedesco 1999-2000 Statistics & Results . 42-43 Athletic Department Secretary. Sybille Cowan 1999-2000 Review. 44-45 1999-2000 Boxscores . 46-50 Basketball Office Siena Record Book . 52-70 Head Coach . Louis Orr (Syracuse, ’80) Record at Siena . First Season Siena in the Postseason. 72-74 Overall Record . First Season Siena and the MAAC Assistant Coaches Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference . 76 . Brian Nash (Keene State ’92) Pepsi Arena . 77 . William Garrett (Illinois State ’88) Saints in the Community. 78 . John Dunne (Ithaca ’92) Managers Covering the Saints. 79 . Sam Zimmerman, Kieran Vincent, John Phelps Siena Radio/TV Roster . 80 1999-00 Overall Record . 24-9 Siena Athletics . Inside Back Cover 1999-00 MAAC Record. 15-3, 1st 2000 Schedule . Back Cover 1999-00 Postseason . NIT Second Round Starters Returning/Lost. 1/4 Lettermen Returning/Lost . 8/5 Credits The 2000 Siena College Men’s Basketball media guide is published by the Siena College Sports Information Office. It was prepared and edited by Jason Rich, Sports Information Director. Assistance was provided by Dan Schneider and Robert Lee. The media guide can be purchased for $15 in the Marcelle Athletic Complex or by mail. To do so, please send a check or money order to: Siena College Sports Information Office, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, N.Y. 12211-1462. Make check payable to Siena College Athletics. Photography: Carlisle Stockton, Tom Killips, Jim Grizone Cover design and layout by: Jan Jarvis, Willow Graphics. Printing by: Walter Snyder Printer, Inc., Troy, N.Y. Men’s Basketball Media Guide • 2000-2001 1 Siena College Siena College, founded in 1937, is a coeducational, independent, liberal arts college with a Franciscan and Catholic tradition. Situated in the attractive residential community of Loudonville, New York, Siena has an ideal location. It is easily reached from New York City, Boston, Buffalo and is in the center of New York State’s Capital District. The internal growth and development of Siena has been continuous. In response to the changing needs of the times, the Siena curriculum allows flexibility and individual choice for all undergraduates. Students serve with faculty on many campus Studies, Foreign Languages, and Business. All offer students a committees. The College is governed by an independent self- concentration of experience that enhances their majors and perpetuating Board of Trustees. An active Board of Associate increases their career options. Other popular choices include Trustees serves to strengthen the relationship between the campus Study Abroad, the Siena in London program, the Washington and the surrounding community. Semester, an MBA program with Clarkson University, and Recognizing that its students come from varied racial, ethnic several cooperative engineering programs. and cultural backgrounds, Siena College supports the creation of Whatever the major, Siena’s main goal is to prepare every a multi-cultured environment for all of its students. In line with student for a career. this commitment, racism, whether in word or deed, is unaccept- Each May, Siena graduates more than 700 students who are able. Racist acts will be subject to College disciplinary action. eagerly accepted by leading corporations, the public sector and The Secret of Siena’s Success into America’s most prestigious graduate programs. What keeps Siena College among “America’s Best?” Since its Student Life founding in 1937, Siena has been based on its reputation as a The amazing sense of community and spirit on the Siena community where care and concern for the intellectual, personal campus is directly linked to the students. Their limitless energy and social growth of all students is paramount. and enthusiasm is present in every aspect of the College. The overwhelming sense of community spirit at Siena grabs Approximately 90 percent of Siena’s freshmen live on campus, you the moment you arrive on campus. It is a place where your and accommodations range from traditional residence halls to friends are your neighbors, your professors are your friends, and suites and townhouses. just about everyone calls you by name. The incredible interaction The student population is more influential than most would and personal attention to each individual are just two of the many imagine. There are more than 70 student-run clubs, teams, strengths directly linked to Siena’s success. committees, intramural sports, and various other programs to choose from. There is an activity for virtually every interest. It Academics is student pride and activism that keeps the Siena campus alive Siena believes that a liberal arts education is the basis for shaping and strong. well-rounded men and women and provides a background for any career. Students can choose among 23 majors in liberal arts, science and Mission Siena College offers programs of study in the Arts, in the Sciences, business. All majors Statement and in Business leading to the baccalaureate and to the MBA degree, require coursework in and it provides continuing education programs for the surrounding community. An independent college in English, history, philosophy, the liberal arts tradition, Siena emphasizes in its programs the principles and values of Francis of Assisi. religious studies, fine arts, He was a man of God who recognized the goodness of all creation, who welcomed every human being as the social sciences and brother or sister, and who esteemed all labor no matter how humble. Siena thus affirms the unique worth of natural science as part of each person and the responsibility of individuals to cooperate in the creation of a just and peaceful society. Siena’s core curriculum. Through its liberal arts curriculum, Siena strives to empower its students to address the challenges of an Siena also offers more ever-changing world and a diverse society. Concentrated areas of study prepare students for specific careers than a dozen cooperative and for post-graduate education. and special programs to suit To these ends, Siena fosters the intellectual and aesthetic growth of its students through personal interac- a variety of professional tion with the faculty and staff both inside and outside the classroom. The College provides opportunities to interests. The Siena/Albany develop critical and creative thinking; to gather, synthesize, and analyze evidence in making reasoned and Medical College Program informed judgements; to appreciate cultural diversity; to deepen aesthetic sensibility; and to enhance written features a medical educa- and oral communication skills. tion with a distinct ethical Siena encourages students to develop their full potential as self-aware individuals of sound mind, dimension, the first of its body, and character who use their talents and skills in service to society. In a similar manner, the kind in America. College recognizes its duty to share its resources with the larger community. Certificate programs are In essence, Siena is an academic, social and religiously appreciative community wherein students, also available in Theatre, faculty, staff and trustees and alumni work together with respect, friendship and with joy. Peace and International 2 Siena College • Saints Siena College Foundations The Value of a Core Curriculum Siena College The Core Curriculum at Siena Foundations Sequence 1 and 2 The Facts Disciplinary Requirements (six courses, 18 credits): Enrollment Students are required to complete: • English: Literary Perspectives Approximately 2,700 undergraduates: • History: The Shaping of the Contemporary World 53% women, 47% men. • Philosophy: Philosophy and the Human Being Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1 • Religious Studies: One class chosen from: Religion Class sizes range from 15-35. and Western Culture, Introduction to Biblical Studies, Location Experience of the Sacred or An Introduction to Suburban, 155-acre campus two miles north of Religious Thought. Albany, less than