Michael Eley

GENERAL

• Incoming freshman burst onto the scene during team’s three-game Italian Tour in August, averaging a team-high 12.0 points, while adding 5.3 rebounds and shooting 54% from the field • Electrifying high flier who is a highlight-reel finisher • Athletic shooting guard who impacts the game at both ends of the floor • Solid rebounder and versatile defender • Unselfish player who does whatever is necessary to help the team win Freshman • Guard • 6-4 • 188 lbs Fort Wayne, IN/Veritas Prep Academy (FL)

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BEFORE SIENA

• Averaged 25 points, six rebounds, and four assists during postgraduate year at Veritas Prep Academy in Florida (2021-22), where he was named to the West Florida All-Tournament Postgraduate Team • Played three years of varsity at R. Nelson Snider before spending a season at Elevation Prep (2020-21) in his hometown of Fort Wayne • Amassed 1,030 career points in three seasons at Fort Wayne Snider (2017-20), where he averaged 16.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.4 steals over 24.0 minutes in 63 varsity games • Named both an Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Large School All-State and an IndyStar Indiana Junior All-Star Team selection following his junior season in 2019-20, after leading the Panthers to a 4A Sectional Title while averaging 21.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.8 steals, also while shooting 48% from the field including 44% from three-point range • Earned IndyStar Junior All-Star Team Honorable Mention acclaim following his sophomore season PERSONAL

• Born in Cincinnati, Ohio • Son of Lonnie and Jill Eley • Has an older brother, Blake

THE ELEY FILE

Twitter Handle: @Michaeleley13 Instagram Handle: @Michael3ley Major: Communications Dream Job: Physical Therapist Why I chose to become a Saint: The education this school brings What I like most about Siena College: The community What I like most about Siena Basketball: The fans and how they support us What I like most about Coach Maciariello: His philosophies on coaching, and how he pushes me to be a better student athlete Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Winning the MAAC My pregame routine consists of: Form shooting, off-the-dribble shooting, and yoga stretching My biggest fans are: My parents The person I look up to the most (and why): My dad because he has always been there for me and has always set a good example My hobbies are: Swimming and snowboarding Three words that best describe me: Goofy, chill, and athletic The best advice I ever received was: Take it one day at a time Favorite TV Show: Stranger Things Favorite Movie: Space Jam Favorite Song: California Breeze by Lil Baby Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite Animal: Tiger Favorite Vacation Spot: Florida Favorite Food: Steak Ice Cream Flavor: Cookie Dough Favorite Color: Brown