2018-19 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Walk-on officially joined active roster on Jan. 7 of last season
- Had previously been serving as a team manager prior to joining the active roster
- High energy teammate is good off the catch and shoot
2017-18
- MAACÂ Academic Honor Roll selection
- Saw action in four games, totaling four minutes
BEFORE SIENA
- Two-time All-State selection in Santa Catarina, Brazil
- Played nine years of basketball in Brazil
- Also swam and played soccer in high school
PERSONAL
- Son of Jose and Angela Morastoni
- Finance major who aspires to pursue his Master's and a secure a position with a finance firm
THE MORASTONI FILE
Nickname: Morasta
Major: Finance
Twitter handle: @morastoni
Instagram handle: @morastoni
What I like most about Siena College: How connected the community is
What I like most about Siena Basketball: We compete and have fun every single time we are together
Another sport at Siena I like to follow: Golf
Player I most relate to on the team: Evan Fisher
Best moment at Siena: My first game as a player against Canisius we won on a three-pointer in the final seconds
My goal for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC Championship
My biggest fear is: Not being able to stay in the United States after college
My hobbies are: Surfing and music (I used to play different instruments and sing)
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Hawaii
If I was stuck on a deserted island, the one thing I would bring: A mirror so I could sign to boats with the reflection of the sun
My biggest fan: My mom
My pregame routine: Get hyped to music and turn up from the time I put the jersey on until the end
Best advice I have ever received: We are at our best when we are present in the moment
Person I look up to the most: My father
Three words that best describe me: ambitious, determined, hungry
If I could meet anyone, it would be: Warren Buffett
Another sport I always wanted to try: Snowboarding
When I’m not playing, you can find me: Studying (no joke Finance is hard!)
My dream job: Owner/CEO of a Corporate Financial Advising companyÂ
If I could have any pet, I would have: I already have three dogs but I would take another one
My dream car: Bentley Bentayga
Future Plans: Work a few years in the corporate world to gain experience, engage in an MBA at a top school, and then move on to a more independent professional life, building my own advising business, all as I am building a family and impacting the people around me to become better and happier peopleÂ
Favorites
TV show: Breaking Bad
Class at Siena: Financial Planning
Vacation spot: Florida
Twitter account to follow: @benny_diamond
Color: Blue
Sports Team: Barcelona FC
Website: YouTube
Flavor of ice cream: Strawberry Cheesecake
App: Snapchat
Animal: Dog
Food: Chick-Fil-A
Movie: Borat
Song: Best Friend - Young Thug
Pro athlete: Stephen Curry
Actor/Actress: Leonardo DiCaprio
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Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2017-18Junior
G
6'2"
190 lbs
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2018-19Senior
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6'3"
200 lbs