2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Looking to build off breakout performance at FIBA U20 European Championships this summer, where he led the entire Tournament in both double-doubles (five) and blocks (4.1), while ranking third in rebounding (10.7) and adding 13.0 points spanning seven games while co-captaining his native Ireland
- Extremely cerebral, high IQ player who quickly picks up concepts
- Skilled forward/center who can stretch the floor, as well as score on the block
- Talented shot-blocker
2022-23 (AS A FRESHMAN)
- MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
- Appeared in 27 games off the bench, averaging 2.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.7 minutes
- Scored season-high 12 points on a perfect 4-4 shooting (3-3 from three) and was a +23 in 20 minutes in win at Marist (Jan. 29)Â
- Tallied nine points in just 13 minutes in Thanksgiving Day rout of Florida State
BEFORE SIENA
- Averaged 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 38% from three-point range during his prep year at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut
- Led his native Ireland to a 5-1 record while ranking second in the Tournament averaging 1.8 blocks, and added 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and an overall plus-minus of +52 in 22.1 minutes at the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championships
- Averaged 16.8 points and 12 rebounds in four games while starring for the Ireland U-18 National Team at the FIBA European Challenge 2021
- Previously played in his native Ireland for LYIT Donegal and the Letterkenny Blaze while attending St. Eunan’s College
- Also played 13 years of Gaelic Football and 12 years of soccer as a competitive youth
PERSONAL
- Son of Brian and Monica Gribben
- Has four sisters
THE GRIBBEN FILE
Instagram Handle: @killian_gribben
Major: Applied Physics
Dream Job: Engineer
A fun fact about me is: I used to be a goalie in soccer
Why I chose to become a Saint: To play basketball at a high level and to get my degree
What I like most about Siena College: Everybody is very friendly and welcoming
What I like most about Siena Basketball: The culture is very immersive and enjoyable
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: His enthusiasm and his heartfelt dedication for the team
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Winning the MAAC Championship
My pregame hype song is: Hate it or Love it by The Game
My biggest fans are: My sisters
The people I look up to the most (and why): My parents for the sacrifices they’ve made for me to be where I am today
The best advice I ever received was: Don’t let anybody control your life
If I could have dinner with any three people– dead or alive – they would be: Heath Ledger, Morgan Freeman, and Lewis Capaldi
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Favorites
TV Show: Breaking Bad
Movie: Interstellar
Song: Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey
Apps: Netflix and Spotify
Sports Team: Manchester United
Athlete: Conor McGregor
Celebrity: Ryan Reynolds
Animal: Dogs
Vacation spot: Portugal
Food: Mashed Potatoes
Ice cream flavor: White Chocolate
Color: Blue
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2022-23Freshman
F
6'10"
208 lbs
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2023-24Sophomore
F
6'10"
215 lbs
