Siena University Athletics

GENERAL

• Skilled, multi-positional wing
• Possesses a high basketball IQ and tremendous work ethic
• Adds shooting, length, and athleticism 

2022-23 (AS A FRESHMAN)

• MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
• Saw action in eight games, logging 23 total minutes
• Grabbed seven rebounds, four of which came off the offensive glass

BEFORE SIENA

• Competed for Valur in Iceland’s top league, where he averaged 3.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 9.8 minutes of action (23 games)
• Averaged 2.4 points and 2.4 rebounds (13.8) minutes while helping guide Iceland to a runner-up finish at the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championships
• Also represented the Icelandic National Team at both the 2019 FIBA U18 and 2018 FIBA U16 European Championships
• Averaged 7.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 blocks, and shot 39% from three over 25.4 minutes in eight games at the 2019 Championships
• Attended South Iceland College and Fjolbrautaskoli Sudurlands prep school
• Played nine years of soccer of Throttur Club

PERSONAL

• Son of Birgir Mikaelsson and Valborg Sveinsdottir
• Has two older sisters, Stella and Saeunn

THE BIRGISSON FILE
Nickname: Svennie
Twitter Handle: @Sveinnbui
Instagram Handle: Sveinnbuib
Major: Business
Dream Job: Professional basketball player
A fun fact about me is: I never had Chick-Fil-A before coming to Siena
Why I chose to become a Saint: I wanted to be a part of the family here at Siena
What I like most about Siena College: I like the campus, everything you need is within walking distance
What I like most about Siena Basketball: Great program with a lot of great talent which helps you become a better basketball player
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: I like how honest he is and he always wants you to get better
Best Moment at Siena: Going to Italy with the team
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Get better every day, the goal is to get minutes and help the team win
My pregame routine consists of: Listening to some music
My pregame hype song is: I’m so groovy, Future
My biggest fans are: My sisters
The person I look up to the most (and why): My dad, he played basketball and has been a role model to me my whole life
My hobbies are: I like playing darts and spike ball
Three words that best describe me: Loyal, dedicated, patient
The best advice I ever received was: Stay true to yourself
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: Lebron James
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: New Zealand
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: Satellite phone
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Kobe, Drake, and Sacha Baron Cohen

Favorites
TV Show: Breaking Bad
Movie: Interstellar
Song: Bad habit, Steve Lacy
Website: Youtube.com
App: Instagram
Sports Team: Boston Celtics
Athlete: Erling Haaland
Celebrity: Ryan Reynolds
Animal: Dogs
Car: Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Vacation spot: Italy
Food: Chicken Wings
Ice cream flavor: Lemon
Color: Blue