2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Unanimous 2020-21 Preseason First Team All-MAAC selection
- Initially declared for 2020 NBA Draft before deciding to return to Siena for his senior season
- Appointed team captain for second straight season
- High character individual is consummate selfless team leader
- Versatile, well-rounded, multiple position, do-it-all player
- Can both play and guard all five positions at an equally high level
- Possesses strong blend of size and athleticism for wing position
- Tireless worker has turned into outstanding cerebral rebounder
2019-20 (AS A JUNIOR)
- First Team All-MAAC selection
- Enjoyed breakout junior season in which he eclipsed his scoring, rebounding, assist, and block totals from his first two seasons combined
- One of just 29 Division I players nationally to average a double-double with 13.7 points and 10.4 reboundsÂ
- Ranked in the top-50 nationally in defensive rebounding (16th - 7.53), rebounding (22nd), double-doubles (26th - 14), and minutes (47th - 36.1)
- Also ranked second in the MAAC in rebounding, offensive rebounding (2.83), and defensive rebounding, and 10th in field goal percentage (.480)
- Scored in double figures 25 times, highlighted by four 20-point performancesÂ
- Only Siena player to both play in and start all 30 games
- One of just four Siena student athletes to receive the Strength and Conditioning "Iron Saint Award" for "putting in the hard work, creating a positive group atmosphere, and leading by example in the weight room"
- Posted season-highs of 22 points and 19 rebounds (most by a Siena player in seven years) at Yale (Nov. 20)
2018-19 (AS A SOPHOMORE)
- Siena College's Leo Dufort Male Student Athlete of the Month (December 2018) and MAAC Male Student Athlete of the Week (Jan. 24)
- Appeared in 29 games, including 22 starts
- Averaged 6.4 points and 5.4 rebounds spanning 26.2 minutes of action
- Ranked eighth in the MAAC in offensive rebounding (1.8)
- Scored in double figures three times, highlighted by a season-high 21 points in triple overtime contest vs. Quinnipiac (Feb. 17)
- Tallied 14 points on a perfect 6-6 shooting in victory at Robert Morris (Dec. 8)
- Pulled down a season-best 11 rebounds in win over Niagara (Jan. 17)
2017-18 (AS A FRESHMAN)
- Saw action in 16 games, including two starts as a freshman
- Averaged 2.0 points and 1.2 rebounds over 6.8 minutes of action
- Shot 58.8% (10-17) from the floor
- Scored season-high 10 points - his first collegiate points - in just four minutes at Quinnipiac (Jan. 21)
- Tallied seven points in just 13 minutes off the bench in MAAC Tournament vs. Quinnipiac (Mar. 1)
BEFORE SIENA
- Named the North Bayside Player of the Year each of his final two seasons while starring at Kent County High School
- Four-year varsity starter scored 1,951 career points
- Averaged over 28 points and 13 rebounds per game to lead the Trojans to the Maryland 1A East Region title as a senior
- Amassed better than 26 points per game during his junior year
- Played his AAU basketball for Team Melo
- Also earned two varsity letters in football while playing both quarterback and wide receiver
- Member of the National Honor Society was ranked in the top-10 of his high school graduating class and was the recipient of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award
- First male student athlete from Kent County High to receive a Division I scholarship
PERSONAL
- Son of Manuel Camper, Sr. and Chiquita Sorrell-Camper
- Has two brothers, Kyree and Cayman, and two sisters, Ma'niya and Imani
THE CAMPER FILE
Nickname: Big Shot
Twitter Handle: @_BigshotManny_
Instagram Handle: 3_Martinez
Major: Marketing
Dream Job: Play in the NBA
Why I chose to become a Saint: The basketball atmosphere and family feel
What I like most about Siena College: The family feel
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He always is pushing me to be better both on and off the courtÂ
Goal for the upcoming season: NCAA Tournament appearanceÂ
My pregame hype song is: Meek Mill - 1942 Flows
My biggest fans are: My mom and dad
The person I look up to the most (and why): Kobe Bryant because of his dedication and disciplineÂ
My hobbies are: Playing the game and listening to music
Three words that best describe me: Dedicated, determined, disciplined
The best advice I ever received was: Never give up!
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: LeBron James
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: The Bible
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Meek Mill, LeBron James, and Cam Newton
Favorites
TV Show: For Life
Movie: All Things Fall Apart
Song: The Bigger Picture - Lil baby
App: InstagramÂ
Sports Teams: Lakers and RavensÂ
Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Celebrity: Meek Mill
Animal: Lion
Car: Rolls RoyceÂ
Vacation spot: Bora Bora
Food: Steak
Ice cream flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip
Color: Blue
Statistics
Season Statistics
No statistics available for this season.
There are no statistics available for this player.
Historical Player Information
-
2017-18Freshman
G/F
6'5"
208 lbs
-
2018-19Sophomore
G/F
6'6"
208 lbs
-
C
2019-20Junior
G/F
6'7"
203 lbs
-
2020-21Senior
G/F
6'7"
216 lbs
