Siena University Athletics

GENERAL

• Big, scoring guard who is a three-level scorer
• Dangerous perimeter threat
• Driven both athletically and academically 

2023-24 (AS A FRESHMAN)

• MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
• Appeared in 30 games (13 starts) as a freshman, averaging 3.7 points in 23.0 minutes
• Shot team-best 88.2% (15-17) from the free throw line
• Scored season-high 15 points vs. Milwaukee (Nov. 21, 2023)

BEFORE SIENA

• Rated a three-star prospect and ranked as the 52nd best shooting guard in his class nationally by 247 Sports 
• Played final two seasons at St. Benedict's Prep (NJ), leading squad to New Jersey Prep A Championship his senior year
• Helped St. Benedict's to No. 22 national ranking by USA Today his junior season
• Previously starred for two seasons for the Texas Alliance of Christian Athletes (T.A.C.A.)
• Played on the Under Armour Circuit for Texas Impact, where he shot 40% from three-point range in his final season
• Also played football (quarterback and wide receiver) and baseball (centerfielder and pitcher) in high school

PERSONAL

• Born in Topeka, Kansas
• Son of Brannon Smith and Lathashia Redding
• Has two older sisters, Tatiyana and Britnee 

THE SMITH FILE
Nickname: Bray
Twitter Handle: @bralynsmith2
Instagram Handle: bralynsmith
Dream Job: NBA
A fun fact about me is: I like to fish
Why I chose to become a Saint: The community and tradition of the school. Also, coming here I think I have a chance to compete for a championship.
What I like most about Siena College: The community, it’s close knit and feels like family
What I like most about Siena Basketball: I like playing with players that are going to push me every day, and playing for a coaching staff that knows what it takes to win
What I like most about Coach McNamara: He’s a genuine coach and someone who connects to his players. Coach McNamara cares about getting the best from you as a player and person.
My pregame routine consists of: Meditation, a good meal, stretching, and limiting any distractions I may have that day
My pregame hype song is: What Would Pluto do - Drake
My biggest fan is: My mom
The people I look up to the most (and why): My parents, because they are two people that have taught me to chase my dreams and what it means to work hard
My hobbies are: Watching movies, playing video games, fishing, and probably sleeping
The best advice I ever received was: Good things come to those who wait
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Bora Bora
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: PS5
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Kobe Bryant, my grandfather, and God
 
Favorites
TV Show: Stranger Things
Movie: Maze Runner
App: Instagram
Sports Team: Chiefs
Athlete: Kobe
Animal: Lion
Car: Maybach SUV
Vacation spot: Turks and Caicos
Food: Chicken Alfredo
Ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip or butter pecan
Color: Blue