GENERAL
- Joins program as graduate walk-on
- Provides depth at guard position
BEFORE SIENA
- Graduated from Thomas Aquinas College in Massachusetts this spring
- Founded the school's only athletic program – men's basketball – and ranked in the top-10 nationally in scoring this past season in the National Club Basketball Association, averaging 23.4 points while adding 8.7 rebounds and shooting 41% from three-point range
HIGH SCHOOL
- Played his high school basketball for Tyburn Academy, where he averaged 32.6 points and 11.2 rebounds while earning ESCAL All-Star Game MVP honors
PERSONAL
- Given first name is Luke-Noel
- Son of Lawrence and Kathryn Cecchi
- Has an older sister, Tilly, two younger brothers, Gabe and Seb, and a younger sister, Helen
THE CECCHI FILE
Nickname: Chex-Mix or Checkster
Instagram Handle: lukenoelcecchi
Major: Strategic Management
Dream Job: Own an international law firm
A fun fact about me is: I founded our basketball team at my last school and I have a real estate job
Why I chose to become a Saint: I wanted to challenge myself by competing against the best college athletes and learning from the best coaches
What I like most about Siena College: I really love the campus and the terrific community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: I love the culture around the program and the brotherhood that we share on the team
What I like most about Coach McNamara: I love Coach Mac’s intensity and will to win. He pushes us to succeed in every aspect of our lives on and off the court.
Players I most relate to on the team (and why): Gavin and Marcus. We share a passion for the Catholic faith that brings us together a lot.
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: To excel in my role on the team so I can help bring the MAAC Championship back to Siena
My pregame routine consists of: Visualizing my goals and locking in mentally
The people I look up to the most (and why): My mom and dad, because they are hardworking and selfless
My hobbies are: Playing music, driving my Volkswagen Atlas, cooking, finding good movies to watch, and working out
Three words that best describe me: Driven, hardworking, and dedicated
The best advice I ever received was: Talk to God and say the rosary every day
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): Matt Walsh, because he has great insights about our society and culture
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to (and why): South of France, because it’s beautiful
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: The Bible
Favorites
TV Show: The Office
Movie: Rudy
App: Babbel
Sports Teams: Manchester United and the Bills
Athlete: Ronaldo
Animal: Cat
Car: Porsche 911
Vacation spot: Kiawah Island
Food: Any fruit
Ice cream flavor: Vanilla
Color: Red
