2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL
- Two-time undergraduate transfer (Missouri, Austin Peay) awaiting decision on NCAA waiver request regarding eligibility this season
- Strong, athletic wing who can beat you with the three-ball or the quick attack to the rim
- Great at starting the break and running out in transition
- Agressive, attacking defender who fits well within team's defensive identity
2022-23 (AT AUSTIN PEAY - AS A RED-SHIRT SOPHOMORE)
- Named ASUN Newcomer of the Week (Dec. 5)
- Ranked second in the ASUN in offensive rebounding (2.44), sixth in double-doubles (four), and 10th in rebounding (6.0)
- Appeared in 27 games (23 starts) while also leading the Governors in scoring (12.4) spanning 28.3 minutes of action
- Scored in double figures 19 times, highlighted by four 20-point performances
- Tallied season-high 27 points on New Year's Eve at North FloridaÂ
2021-22 (AT MISSOURIÂ - AS A RED-SHIRT FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 12 games, averaging 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in 5.4 minutes of action
- Grabbed 11 of 14 rebounds off the offensive glass
- Posted season-high 11 points and added three rebounds in just six minutes at No. 8 Kansas (Dec. 11)
2020-21 (AT MISSOURIÂ - AS A FRESHMAN)
- Enrolled in January 2021 after graduating early from Putnam Science Academy (CT), and red-shirted for remainder of season
- Both practiced and traveled with Mizzou squad that reached the NCAA TournamentÂ
BEFORE SIENA
- Three-star recruit ranked the No. 38 small forward nationally in his class by Rivals
- Spent fall of postgraduate year at Putnam Science Academy (CT)
- Averaged 23 points and 11.5 rebounds while shooting 44% from three-point range while leading Canterbury School (CT) to a 21-2 record during his junior season
PERSONAL
- Son of Shariff and Delphine Durugordon
- Has four siblings: Syndy, Shannon, Oderah, and Shariff
THE DURUGORDON FILE
Nickname: Duru
Twitter Handle: @durugordon
Instagram Handle: @sdurugordon
Major: Communications
Dream Job: NBA
A fun fact about me is: I like to draw
Why I chose to become a Saint: The family atmosphere
What I like most about Siena College: How connected everyone is
What I like most about Siena Basketball: My teammates
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He's easy to talk to
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: MAAC CHAMPIONSHIP
My pregame routine consists of: Napping
My pregame hype song is: Any Kay Flock or YTB Fatt song
Three words that best describe me: Quiet, funny, tough
The best advice I ever received was: The storm eventually ends, keep going
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: Michael Jordan
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Paris
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: A bag of all life surviving necessities that will last me for however long I am in the desert
Favorites
TV Show: New Girls
App: Instagram
Sports Team: Clippers
Athlete: MJ
Celebrity: Lil Tjay
Animal: Lion
Car: HELLCAT DEMON
Food: Hot wings
Ice cream flavor: Cookie dough
Color: Red
Statistics
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