2016-17 Women's Basketball Roster
Biography
GENERAL:
- Makes season debut in 2015-16 for Saints after sitting out last season due to NCAA transfer regulations
- Talented guard with great speed and skill set
- Tremendous mid-range game
- Terrific handle
- Can get to the rim and keep defenders off balance
- Deep 3-point threat
AS A JUNIOR:
- Appeared and started in 31 of the Saints' 32 games
- Scored in double figures nine times including a career-high 19 points at Saint Peter's (1/30)
- Made Siena debut after red-shirting following transfer from George Mason
BEFORE SIENA:
- Played freshman season (2013-14) at George Mason, appearing in 29 games (three starts), averaging 1.9 points in 12.9 minutes
- Given a Scouts grade of 88 out of high school and was ranked as the 47th best player at her position in the Class of 2013
- Averaged 20.4 points during her senior season at Bridgewater-Raritan High en route to being named a Second Team All-State selection by The Star-Ledger
PERSONAL:
- Daughter of Greg and Denyse
- Psychology major
- Aspires to be a physical therapist or forensic scientist
GETTING TO KNOW DENISHA PETTY-EVANS:
Nickname: Dee
Major: Psychology
What I like most about Siena basketball: The fan base
What I like most about coach Jaques: Her heels and burning desire to win
Another Siena sport at Siena I follow: Volleyball
Player I most relate to on the team: Xandria Emia Willingham-Hurst
My goal for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC
My biggest fear is: God
My hobbies are: Pool and Foosball
If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Egypt
My biggest fan: My mother
My before game routine: Nap
Best advice I have ever received: Without self-discipline, success is impossible
Person I look up to the most: My mother
Three words that describe me: Truthful, outgoing, and impregnable
If I could meet anyone, it would be: I would trade meeting somebody famous to have one last conversation with my Uncle Bob... or bring him back if I could
Sport/position I always wanted to try: Football quarterback
When I'm not playing, you can find me: Catch me if you can
My dream job: Stay at home wife
If I could have any pet, I would have: A baby monkey/baby jaguar...notice that I said baby...after that they gotta go
My dream car: Rolls Royce
Future Plans: Play overseas
Favorites
Class at Siena: Acting I
Color: Pink
Sports Team: Siena Women's Basketball
Flavor of ice cream: Talenti southern butter pecan
Movie: Enough
Actor: Will Smith
PETTY-EVANS' CAREER STATISTICS
Statistics
Season Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2014-15Redshirt Freshman
Guard
5'10"
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2015-16Redshirt Sophomore
Guard
5'10"
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2016-17Senior
Guard
5'10"
