LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello has announced his first official signings for the Saints' Class of 2024. Aidan Carpenter, Colin Golson, and Bennett Kwiecinski have all committed to Siena during the early signing period, and will enroll at the College next fall.

"In this class we looked to add versatility, and our three incoming Saints will be able to thrive in both our offensive and defensive systems," said Maciariello. "They all embody what we look for in a Siena Saint."

A 6-5, 185-pound guard, Carpenter is ranked the No. 1 recruit in Maine and No. 22 overall in the New England Class of 2020 according to the New England Recruiting Report. The Hamden, Connecticut native, who is playing for Dan Haynes at Lee Academy in Maine this year, was named the NEPSAC Player of the Year after averaging 24 points and five assists while leading Hyde School in Bath, Maine to the NEPSAC Class C Title last season. Carpenter plays his AAU basketball for Rhode Island Elite under the direction of coach Nick Light.

"Aidan is a big guard who can play either on or off the ball," explained Maciariello. "He has tremendous quickness, and thrives running the wing or pushing the ball. Defensively, he can guard multiple positions."

A 6-7, 235-pound forward from Detroit, Golson is set to suit up for Ferndale High and coach Juan Rickman this season after transferring from East English Village. He plays AAU for coach DeJon Curd of the REACH Legends.

"Colin is a big, athletic forward with a seven-foot wingspan," described Maciariello. "He can defend all positions on the court, and will add grit and power to our frontcourt."

A 6-8, 205-pound forward out of Wilmette, Illinois, Kwiecinski was named a Top-15 prospect in the Class of 2020 by the City/Suburban Hoops Report in Chicago. He attends Loyola Academy, where he averaged 13.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks last season under the direction of Tim Livatino. Kwiecinski, who plays AAU for the Illinois Wolves and coach Mike Mullins, has a twin brother, Jordan, who also recently committed to playing Division I basketball at Drake University.

"Bennett will be able to play the three or four for us, and has a tremendous basketball IQ," noted Maciariello. "We love big wings, and he will provide us with a workmanlike approach to the game. He has the ability to stretch the defense with his shot, as well as put it on the floor."

"We welcome these young men and their families to our program," added Maciariello. "They are all special people who commit to being the best they can be daily."

The current version of the Saints return to action tonight when they take on Ivy League preseason favorite Harvard at 7 p.m. in Cambridge, Massachusetts.