Sveinn Birgisson

GENERAL

• Skilled, multi-positional wing • Possesses a high basketball IQ and tremendous work ethic • Adds shooting, length, and athleticism Freshman • Forward • 6-8 • 195 lbs Reykjavik, Iceland/South Iceland College

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BEFORE SIENA

• Competed for Valur in Iceland’s top league, where he averaged 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.8 minutes of action (23 games) • Averaged 2.4 points and 2.4 rebounds (13.8) minutes while helping guide Iceland to a runner-up finish at the 2022 FIBA

U20 European Championships • Also represented the Icelandic National Team at both the 2019

FIBA U18 and 2018 FIBA U16 European Championships • Averaged 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks, and shot 39% from three over 25.4 minutes in eight games at the 2019 Championships • Attended South Iceland College and Fjolbrautaskoli Sudurlands prep school • Played nine years of soccer of Throttur Club PERSONAL

• Son of Birgir Mikaelsson and Valborg Sveinsdottir • Has two older sisters, Stella and Saeunn

THE BIRGISSON FILE

Nickname: Svennie Twitter Handle: Sveinnbui Instagram Handle: Sveinnbuib Major: Business Dream Job: Professional basketball player A fun fact about me is: I’ve never had Chick-fil-a Why I chose to become a Saint: I wanted to be a part of the family here at Siena What I like most about Siena College: I like the campus, everything you need is within walking distance What I like most about Siena Basketball: Great program with a lot of great talent which helps you become a better basketball player What I like most about Coach Maciariello: I like how honest he is and he always wants you to get better Best Moment at Siena: Going to Italy with the team Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Get better every day, the goal is to get minutes and help the team win My biggest fans are: My sisters The person I look up to the most (and why): My dad, he played basketball and has been a role model to me my whole life Three words that best describe me: Loyal, dedicated, patient The best advice I ever received was: Stay true to yourself

If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive

– they would be: Kobe, Drake, and Sacha Baron Cohen Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad Favorite Movie: Interstellar Favorite Song: Bad habit, Steve Lacy Favorite Athlete: Erling Haaland Favorite Celebrity: Ryan Reynolds Favorite Animal: Dogs Favorite Vacation Spot: Italy Favorite Food: Chicken wings Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Lemon Favorite Color: Blue