2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Fifth-year senior and Richmond transfer set to suit up for third active season with the Saints
- Brings great energy and enthusiasm both on and off the court
- Versatile guard who can handle the point and also play off the ball equally well
- Quick first step
- Highly active and engaged on the defensive end
- Possesses strong leadership qualitiesÂ
2017-18
- Saw action in 29 games, including 15 starts
- Averaged 5.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 19.0 minutes of action
- Led team with a 1.75-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio
- Posted first six career double digit scoring efforts, highlighted by a season-high 18 points vs. Manhattan (Feb. 2)
- Scored 16 points on 5-7 shooting and added six rebounds vs. Fairfield (Feb. 21)
- Tallied career-highs of 10 rebounds and six assists (no turnovers) in overtime victory over eventual MAAC Tournament Champion Iona (Feb. 12)
- Started final nine games of season and averaged 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals over 27.4 minutes of action
2016-17
- Appeared in all 34 games and made 10 starts during his first season donning the Green and Gold
- Averaged 2.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in 13.8 minutes of action
- Connected at a .857 clip from the free throw line and posted a positive assist-to-turnover ratio
- Tied season-high with seven points and dished out four assists off the bench at Niagara (Jan. 4)
- Scored six points and added season-highs of of five assists and two blocks vs. Quinnipiac (Jan. 12)
2015-16
- Sat out due to NCAA transfer regulations
2014-15 (AT RICHMOND)
- Played in 23 games, averaging 3.6 minutes per game
- Scored 11 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and dished five assists
- Hit first career three against IUPUI (Dec. 23)
HIGH SCHOOL
- Averaged 21 points, five assists, four rebounds and two steals per game at Thornlea Secondary School in Ontario, Canada
- Team MVP
- First Team Regional All-Star
- Battle of the Boards All-Star
- NPH Platform participant
- Ranked 21st in 2014 Canadian class by Northpolehoops.com
PERSONAL
- Son of Lorenzo and Ingrid Smithen
- Has an older sister, Danielle
- Also lettered in soccer and volleyball in high school
THE SMITHEN FILE
Nickname: Reem
Major: Business Management
Twitter handle: deemforever_
Instagram handle: deemforever
What I like most about Siena College: The Community
What I like most about Siena basketball: The Tradition
Another sport at Siena I like to follow: All of them
Player I most relate to on the team: Benjamin Diamond
Best moment at Siena: MAACÂ Finals experience
My biggest fear is: Being buried alive
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: St.Croix where my dad was born
My biggest fan: Ben Diamond
Best advice I have ever received: God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiersÂ
Person I look up to the most: The Most High 
If I could meet anyone, it would be: JCole
Sport/position I always wanted to try: DIÂ Soccer Goalie
When I’m not playing, you can find me: In my feelings
If I could have any pet, I would have: Husky
Favorites
TV show: Bobs Burgers
Color: Purple
Sports Team: Toronto RaptorsÂ
Flavor of ice cream: StrawberryÂ
Animal: HuskyÂ
Food: My dad's chicken LasagnaÂ
Movie: Incredibles 2
Song: Crew (Remix) by Gucci and Goldlink Â
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2015-16Sophomore
G
6'2"
162 lbs
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2016-17Redshirt Sophomore
G
6'3"
167 lbs
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2017-18Redshirt Junior
G
6'3"
170 lbs
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2018-19Redshirt Senior
G
6'3"
165 lbs