Killian Gribben

GENERAL

• Extremely cerebral, high IQ player who quickly picks up concepts • Skilled forward/center who can stretch the floor, as well as score on the block • Talented shot-blocker Freshman • Forward • 6-10 • 208 lbs Letterkenny, Ireland/Choate Rosemary Hall (CT)

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BEFORE SIENA

• Averaged 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 38% from three-point range during his prep year at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut • Led his native Ireland to a 5-1 record while ranking second in the Tournament, averaging 1.8 blocks and adding 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and an overall plus-minus of +52 in 22.1 minutes at the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championships • Averaged 16.8 points and 12 rebounds in four games while starring for the Ireland U-18 National Team at the FIBA European Challenge 2021 • Previously played in his native Ireland for LYIT Donegal and the Letterkenny Blaze while attending St. Eunan’s College • Also played 13 years of Gaelic Football and 12 years of soccer as a competitive youth PERSONAL

• Son of Brian and Monica Gribben • Has four sisters

THE GRIBBEN FILE

Instagram Handle: @killian_gribben Major: Applied Physics Dream Job: Engineer A fun fact about me is: I used to be a goalie in soccer Why I chose to become a Saint: To play basketball at a high level, and to get my degree What I like most about Siena College: Everybody is very friendly and welcoming What I like most about Siena Basketball: The culture is very immersive and enjoyable What I like most about Coach Maciariello: His enthusiasm and his heartfelt dedication for the team Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Winning the MAAC Championship My pregame hype song is: Hate it or Love it by The Game My biggest fans are: My sisters The people I look up to the most (and why): My parents for the sacrifices they’ve made for me to be where I am today The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anybody control your life

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

would be: Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, Lewis Capaldi Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad Favorite Movie: Interstellar Favorite Song: Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey Favorite Sports Team: Manchester United Favorite Athlete: Conor McGregor Favorite Celebrity: Ryan Reynolds Favorite Animal: Dogs Favorite Vacation Spot: Portugal Favorite Food: Mashed potatoes Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: White Chocolate Favorite Color: Blue