Jared Billups

GENERAL

• Appointed by Coach Maciariello as a “Next Up” Leader • Averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 63% from the field in three games this summer on team’s Italian Tour • One of the top one-on-one lockdown defenders in the MAAC • Strong, physical guard who is a triple threat with the basketball • Uber-athletic high flier at both ends of the court • Explosive driver with a quick first step to the rim • One of the team’s hardest workers and highest achieving performers in the weight room Sophomore • Guard • 6-4 • 200 lbs Waldorf, MD/McDonogh School

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2021-22 (AS A FRESHMAN)

• MAAC All-Rookie Team and Academic Honor Roll selection • Recipient of both the team’s Newcomer and Dan Cunha Best Defensive Player Awards • Named MAAC Rookie of the Week on Jan. 10 • Appeared in 27 games (17 starts) as a freshman, while averaging 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 27.8 minutes • Ranked tied for 10th in the MAAC in blocks (0.8) • Posted first collegiate double-double with season highs of 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals in overtime win at Rider (Feb. 13) • Capped season with 11-point, nine-rebound, three-assist, three-steal performance in MAAC Quarterfinals vs. Quinnipiac (Mar. 10) • Scored in double figures six times BEFORE SIENA

• Starred at McDonogh School in Maryland, which also produced recent

Siena star Evan Fisher ’19 • Averaged 15.5 points and eight rebounds his junior season • Played his AAU basketball for Team Thrill PERSONAL

• Son of Don and Darnelle Billups • Has an older sister, Jadyn, and a younger brother, Kamari • Cousin of five-time NBA All-Star, 2004 NBA Finals MVP, and current

Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups • Enjoys playing chess and the piano

THE BILLUPS FILE

Nickname: JB Twitter Handle: @Jaredbillups1_ Instagram Handle: Jaredbillups1 Major: Economics What I like most about Siena College: It’s a community where everyone loves each other What I like most about Siena Basketball: How hardworking everyone is What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He’s authentic Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC Championship My pregame routine consists of: Meditation and listening to slow music My hobbies are: Playing video games, ping pong, and chess The best advice I ever received was: Never let anyone set any limits on you Favorite Movie: Love & Basketball Favorite Song: Pretty Wings by Maxwell Favorite Sports Team: Falcons Favorite Athlete: Kevin Durant Favorite Animal: Lion Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Cookies and Cream Favorite Color: Rose gold