Siena University Athletics

• 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

• 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 10^th 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

• 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 

• 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

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