LOUDONVILLE, NY – The Siena Men's and Women's Basketball programs are proud to host their Fifth Annual Siena Basketball Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social presented by Luizzi Companies; Peter Luizzi & Brothers Contracting, Inc. benefiting St. Anne Institute on Thursday, July 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. at 160 N Main Ave in Albany.
 
The Siena Basketball Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social is a free community event open to all, and serves as the first opportunity for Saints fans to meet, mingle, and even shoot around with members of the 2026-27 men's and women's squads on the newly refurbished St. Anne basketball court. Head coaches Nevada Smith and Terry Primm will offer remarks, and each attendee will receive one ticket upon arrival which can be redeemed for one free ice cream from the vendor on site, courtesy of Grasshopper Heating and Cooling.
 
While the Siena Basketball Court Rehab Dedication and Ice Cream Social is open to all and free of charge, those interested in attending are kindly asked to RSVP individually at sienasaints.com/rsvp by Monday, July 27 to help provide an accurate count.
 
Programming will also include remarks from event sponsor Luizzi Companies, who will formally dedicate and reveal the official name of the court. Siena Athletics and its basketball programs are grateful to Luizzi Companies, as well as additional local partners Dicks House of Sport in Latham and Grasshopper Heating and Cooling for their partnership executing the annual court rehab dedication project. 
                  
"At Luizzi Companies, we're proud to support projects that create meaningful opportunities for our community." said Corrinne Blond, Marketing & Events Coordinator for Luizzi Companies. "We hope this renovated court provides the children at St. Anne Institute with a safe, welcoming place to play, grow, and build lasting memories. It's an honor to be part of a project that will make a positive impact for years to come."

This marks the fifth consecutive summer in which the Siena Basketball programs have teamed up with a local partner to rehabilitate and refurbish a local basketball court benefiting a Capital Region Community. Previous beneficiaries have been Lansing Park in Cohoes (2022), Cheryl's Lodge, a program of CAPTAIN Community Human Services in Clifton Park (2023), the George Street Basketball Court in Green Island (2024), and Girls, Inc. of the Greater Capital Region in Schenectady (2025). The court rehab project helps fulfill Siena Athletics' mission to "Build Better Saints," while embracing the College's Franciscan values by giving back to the local community.
 
The 2026-27 Siena Men's and Women's Basketball seasons are just around the corner, and the excitement surrounding both programs is high. Led by new head coach Smith, the men's program is primed to defend their conference championship. Primm leads a women's team set to return four starters, highlighted by reigning conference Rookie of the Year Francesca Schiro.
 
2026-27 Siena Men's and Women's Basketball season tickets are on sale now, and can be secured through the following avenues:
 
Siena Fan Relations Management Center
MBB Renewals:                    sienasaints.com/accountmanager
MBB New Season Tickets:   sienasaints.com/seasontix
WBB Renewals:                    Reference e-mail received or contact Siena FRMC directly
WBB New Season Tickets:   sienasaints.com/wbbtickets  
By Phone:                             (518) 487-2235
By E-Mail:                             sienatickets2@siena.edu
Additional Information:          sienasaints.com/tickets
 
The 2026-27 Siena Men's and Women's Basketball schedules are slated to be released later this summer.