2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Appointed by Coach Maciariello as a “Next Up” Leader
- Averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting 63% from the field in three games this summer on team’s Italian Tour
- One of the top one-on-one lockdown defenders in the MAAC
- Strong, physical guard who is a triple threat with the basketball
- Uber-athletic high flier at both ends of the court
- Explosive driver with a quick first step to the rim
- One of the team’s hardest workers and highest achieving performers in the weight room
2021-22 (AS A FRESHMAN)
- MAAC All-Rookie Team and Academic Honor Roll selection
- Recipient of both the team’s Newcomer and Dan Cunha Best Defensive Player Awards
- Named MAAC Rookie of the Week on Jan. 10
- Appeared in 27 games (17 starts) as a freshman, while averaging 5.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 27.8 minutes
- Ranked tied for 10th in the MAAC in blocks (0.8)
- Posted first collegiate double-double with season-highs of 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals in overtime win at Rider (Feb. 13)
- Capped season with 11-point, nine-rebound, three-assist, three-steal performance in MAAC Quarterfinals vs. Quinnipiac (Mar. 10)
- Scored in double figures six times
BEFORE SIENA
- Starred at McDonogh School in Maryland, which also produced recent Siena star Evan Fisher '19
- Averaged 15.5 points and eight rebounds his junior season
- Played his AAU basketball for Team Thrill
PERSONAL
- Son of Don Billups and Darnelle Brown
- Has an older sister, Jadyn, and a younger brother, Kamari
- Cousin of five-time NBA All-Star, 2004 NBA Finals MVP, and current Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups
- Enjoys playing chess and the piano
THE BILLUPS FILE
Nickname: JB
Twitter Handle: @Jaredbillups1_
Instagram Handle: Jaredbillups1
Major: Economics
What I like most about Siena College: It’s a community where everyone loves each other
What I like most about Siena Basketball: How hardworking everyone is
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He’s authentic
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC Championship
My pregame routine consists of: Meditation and listening to slow music
My hobbies are: Playing video games, ping pong, and chess
The best advice I ever received was: Never let anyone set any limits on you
Favorites
Movie: Love & Basketball
Song: Pretty wings by Maxwell
Sports Team: Falcons
Athlete: Kevin Durant
Animal: Lion
Food: Fettuccine Alfredo
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and Cream
Color: Rose gold
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2021-22Freshman
G
6'4"
189 lbs
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2022-23Sophomore
G
6'4"
200 lbs