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Siena University Athletics

2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster

5 Kadeem Smithen

  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 165
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Ajax, ON
  • High school Thornlea Secondary (Richmond)

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 qualities 
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: MAAC 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 soldiers 

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: DI 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 Raptors 
Flavor of ice cream: Strawberry 
Animal: Husky 
Food: My dad's chicken Lasagna 
Movie: Incredibles 2
Song: Crew (Remix) by Gucci and Goldlink  


 
Smithen

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Historical Player Information

  • 14

    2015-16Sophomore

    G
    6'2" 162 lbs
    14
  • 14

    2016-17Redshirt Sophomore

    G
    6'3" 167 lbs
    14
  • 5

    2017-18Redshirt Junior

    G
    6'3" 170 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2018-19Redshirt Senior

    G
    6'3" 165 lbs
    5