Siena University Athletics

2025-26 (FRESHMAN AT UALBANY):

• Appeared in eight games, totaling 19 minutes
• Averaged 0.8 points and 0.6 rebounds per game
• Recorded two steals

BEFORE COLLEGE:

• Played four seasons of varsity basketball at Immaculate Conception High School
• 1st Team New Jersey All-State 2023-24
• Essex County Player of the Year 2023-24
• New Jersey Midseason Post Player of the Year 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Three-time County Champion and MVP 2023-24
• NJ Non-Public North B State Section Champion
• 1,000 Point Scorer State Champion
• Men of Essex Award
• Served as team captain during her senior season
• Also played three seasons of varsity volleyball as a middle blocker
• Served as volleyball team captain during her senior season
• Played club basketball for Trained 2 Go, New Heights, Jersey Gemz, and Team Sharp

PERSONAL:

• Born on October 17th
• Daughter of Julien Giraud and Tricia Alleyne
• Sister of Nigel, Julien, and Nadia
• Planning to major in health science with hopes to pursue a career in sports medicine
• Chose Siena because she liked the supersensitiveness from the coaches and felt welcomed when she was on her visit

THE GIRAUD FILES
Twitter Handle: nila_giraud1
Instagram Handle: nilagiraud_
Major: Health Science
Dream Job: Being my own boss
A fun fact about me is: I used to play volleyball
Why I chose to become a Saint: Loved the culture the coaches created here 
What I like most about Siena University: The environment 
What I like most about Siena Basketball: The sisterhood that is instilled into the team 
What I like most about Coach Primm: His support as not only a coach but also as another father figure 
Player I most relate to on the team (and why): Karissa, we got along very well and have a lot of similarities 
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Winning the Metro championship
My pregame routine consists of: Listening to music to help me lock in
My pregame hype song is: Cashout by Drose
My biggest fan is: My parents 
The person I look up to the most (and why): My parents because they make countless sacrifices to make sure my needs and wants are always met
My hobbies are: Hanging out with my friends and doing DIY activities to clear my mind
Three words that best describe me: Kind, funny, dedicated 
The best advice I ever received was: P.E.A.C.E., which means positive energy always creates elevation
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): Aja Wilson because her game is what I try to compare mine to. I would ask for any advice she would recommend me doing
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to (and why): Brazil because it’s my dream vacation spot
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: My phone
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Kobe, MJ, Lebron 

Favorites
TV Show: Nemesis
Movie: Entergalactic 
Song: Bahamas Promises by Drake 
App: Tik Tok
Sports Team: Knicks
Athlete: KD
Celebrity: Brent Faiyaz 
Animal: My dog Zoar 
Car: Benz AMG GLE 63 S
Vacation spot: Brazil
Food: Curry chicken and rice 
Ice cream flavor: Cookies n cream
Color: Pink