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2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster

15 Nico Clareth

  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 186
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Baltimore, MD
  • High school Calvert Hall

Biography

GENERAL:
  • Team captain is Saints' leading returning scorer after averaging 13.7 points off the bench as a sophomore
  • Scored game-high 22 points vs. seven-time defending Canadian National Champion Carleton in lone appearance during team's international trip to Montreal in August
  • One of the most electrifying talents in the MAAC
  • Versatile scorer who was a high ceiling
  • Explosive playmaker
  • Excels above the rim at both ends of the court
  • Ultra-athletic wing
  • Solid on-the-ball defender with good size

2016-17:
  • MAAC All-Tournament Team selection
  • Averaged 13.7 points in 25.1 minutes and tied for the team lead with 53 threes while primarily coming off the bench
  • Scored in double figures 17 times which included four 20-plus point performances
  • Finished the season strong averaging 15.7 points over his final nine games
  • Scored all 27 points during legendary second half performance to fuel 17-point come-from-behind win vs. regular season champion Monmouth in the MAAC Semifinals (Mar. 5)
  • Erupted for season-high 33 points which included seven three-pointers in win over Fairfield (Dec. 3)
  • Recorded first collegiate double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds off the bench at Marist (Feb. 11)

2015-16:
  • MAAC Sixth Player of the Year and All-Rookie Team selection set Siena's freshman scoring record with 447 points
  • Two-time MAAC Rookie of the Week was also named ECAC Rookie of the Week once (Feb. 16)
  • Scored in double figures 23 times including six 20-point performances despite coming off the bench in 26 of 34 appearances
  • Ranked second in the MAAC averaging 1.6 steals and led the Saints with 55 threes
  • Burst onto the scene with 21 points in just 24 minutes off the bench at 17th ranked Wisconsin (Nov. 15)
  • Erupted for season-high 26 points off the bench at Marist (Feb. 7)

BEFORE SIENA:
  • Averaged 15 points to help lead Calvert Hall to the MIAA A Conference and Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) championships as a senior
  • Named 2015 BCL First Team and Tournament MVP
  • Selected to 2015 DMV Elite All-Maryland First Team
  • Averaged 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals and was named BCL Defensive Player of the Year as a junior

PERSONAL:
  • Son of Darlene Clareth
  • Only child
  • Lists soccer and boxing as outside interests

THE CLARETH FILE:
    Nickname: Swaggy Neek
    Twitter Handle: @swaggy_neek
    Instagram Handle: @swaggy_neek
    What I like most about Coach Patsos: He knows what he is talking about
    My biggest fear is: To disappoint others/failure
    Favorite Food: Rice, beans, and steak
    Favorite Pro-Team: Lakers
    Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks
    Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump

Statistics

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2016-17

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Historical Player Information

  • 15

    2015-16Freshman

    G
    6'5" 192 lbs
    15
  • 15

    2016-17Sophomore

    G
    6'5" 186 lbs
    15