Siena University Athletics

GENERAL 

• Team captain who also served as a team captain each of his final two seasons at Northwestern University
• Northwestern transfer appeared in 97 career games including 35 starts for the Wildcats, averaging 5.1 points and 3.8 rebounds spanning 22.8 minutes
• Brings tremendous character and versatility to the program
• Big, athletic guard who provides valuable experience and leadership from a Big Ten program

2020-21 (AT NORTHWESTERN - AS A SENIOR)

• Saw action in 23 games (five starts), averaging 3.9 points and 4.4 rebounds in 20.9 minutes
• Scored a season-high 11 points at Rutgers (Feb. 13)
• Added a pair of double-digit rebound performances, highlighted by a career-high 12-rebound effort in a win over Chicago State (Dec. 5)

2019-20 (AT NORTHWESTERN - AS A JUNIOR)

• Started all 10 games he appeared in during an injury-shortened season, averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 26.5 minutes
• Scored season-high 14 points, and added seven rebounds and four assists vs. Providence (Nov. 13)

2018-19 (AT NORTHWESTERN - AS A SOPHOMORE)

• Posted career-high averages of 6.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 27.3 minutes in 32 games (15 starts) 
• Scored career-high 18 points while adding seven rebounds at Maryland (Jan. 29)
• Reached double figures six times

2017-18 (AT NORTHWESTERN - AS A FRESHMAN)

• Saw action in all 32 games, including starting the final five contests of the season
• Recorded 10-point, five-rebound, four-assist performance in first collegiate start vs. No. 2/1 Michigan State (Feb. 17)
• Scored in double figures four times, highlighted by a pair of 11-point performances

HIGH SCHOOL

• Rated the top player in the State of New Hampshire by ESPN.com and a top-150 national recruit by 247 Sports out of New Hampton School 
• Second Team All-NEPSAC selection
• Participated in the Jordan Brand Regional Game his senior season
• Led NHS to a NEPSAC AAA Regular Season Championship and No. 3 prep school national ranking as a junior
• Played AAU locally for the Albany City Rocks, who he helped qualify for the Nike Peach Jam while averaging 16 points and nine rebounds on the Nike EYBL circuit during the summer of 2016

PERSONAL

• Son of John Taylor and Lakeshia McCaulsky
• One of six siblings

THE GAINES FILE
Nickname: AG
Twitter Handle: @AGaines11_
Instagram Handle: Anthonygaines11
Major: Communications Studies
Dream Job: Professional Athlete
Why I chose to become a Saint: I thought Siena was the best place for me to achieve the goals that I have set out for myself
What I like most about Siena Basketball: I love how close it is to home and family, and that I'm representing the same school as someone I looked up to when I was younger
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: Having known Carm for some time, I appreciate the trust that we have in one another. I also like his desire to be great and do well in everything that is a reflection of himself.
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: To Win a MAAC Championship and Make it to the Dance
My pregame routine consists of: Meditating and listening to music
The person I look up to the most (and why): My mother. I love how hard she works to support my brothers and I through all the challenges that she has had to face. Hardest working person I know.
My hobbies are: Hanging out with friends and playing video games
The best advice I ever received was: “The lens through which your brain views the world shapes your reality”
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: My grandfather
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Turks and Caicos
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: My mother, my grandmother, and my grandfather
 
Favorites
Sports Team: Siena Saints
Athlete: LeBron James
Animal: Tiger
Vacation spot: Jamaica
Food: Oxtail
Ice cream flavor: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Color: Red