Alex Franklin wins MAAC Player of the Week for the second time this year. Franklin scored 49 points and snagged 18 rebounds in Siena’s two victories this week. At a point on Thursday, Franklin scored 14 straight points in Siena’s comeback victory over Loyola. Franklin is currently third in scoring and field-goal percentage and has [...]

This week, Dana O’Neil (21) and Jay Bilas (25) ranked Siena in the Top 25. Check out the Week 1 Power Rankings »
Update:
Pete Iorizzo tweeted earlier today that there were two NBA teams at practice today looking for Edwin. He also digs deeper as to what Fran’s mindset is when it comes to [...]

Peeking over the edge on the cusp of greatness, while searching the present for clues to the future.
You can take a look at my season ending essay to get a feel of what I was thinking going into this essay. I’ve been working on other writing projects, and working in general like we all [...]

The newest edition of ESPN the Magazine ranks Siena 17th for the 2009-10 season. This is the second highest preseason ranking the Saints have recieved this offseason, second to the Basketball Times (15).

Rider Broncos:
2009: 3rd Place. 19-12 (12-6)
2010: 2nd
A solid team in 2008-2009 finishing third in the conference, Rider should once again be a respectable opponent this season. Novar Gadson had a strong freshman campaign last year averaging nearly 11 ppg, and his 6’7” height presents match up problems for most small forward defenders. Junior guard [...]

Pete Iorizzo writes:
The Saints, who were second among the “others receiving votes,” were ranked as high as No. 15. That vote came from Nick Jezierny, who covers Boise State for the Idaho Statesman. Also, Seth Davis of Sports Illustrated slotted Siena at No. 17.
I was one of five voters who put Siena at No. 24.
You [...]

The coaches poll is out. Siena recieved 72 votes for the Top 25, however fell just short rounding at at #28.
Right around where we belong…

Hats off to Andrew and Christophe for the tips, and as always Pete has us updated…

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Rank
Team
We Ranked

1
Siena
1

2
Niagara
3

3
Rider
2

4
Fairfield
4

5
Loyola
7

5
St. Peter’s
8

7
Canisius
9

8
Manhattan
6

9
Iona
5

10
Marist
10

I think they’re low on a well coached, young Iona team, and Manhattan has a lot of players that can step in right away and have an impact.

Rank
Team
Matt
Ryan
Jason
Kevin
Tim

1
Siena
1
1
1
1
1

2
Rider
2
2
2
3
3

3
Niagara
3
3
3
2
2

4
Fairfield
6
5
4
4
4

5
Iona
5
8
6
8
5

6
Manhattan
4
6
8
10
6

7
Loyola
8
9
5
5
7

8
St. Peter’s
7
4
7
7
10

9
Canisius
9
7
9
6
9

10
Marist
10
10
10
9
8

Our 2010 rankings are official. Who do you think got it right? Leave us your comments…