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Siena basketball holds first practice under Nevada Smith in Loudonville

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Siena basketball holds first practice under Nevada Smith in Loudonville

Summary

Siena men's basketball conducted its first practice under new head coach Nevada Smith on September 22 in Loudonville, New York. The session highlighted a fast-paced style that Smith promised, focusing on guard skills across all players. Though only in the early stages, the team, featuring 12 of 13 scholarship players, aims to adjust to a new, positionless system. Senior Brendan Coyle remarked on the energy from the new coaching staff and emphasized team chemistry with significant talent present. The Saints are set to open their season on November 2 against Bryant.

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By the Numbers

•Nevada Smith leads first practice on September 22, 2026.
•All players are listed as guards, reflecting Smith's system.
•Brendan Coyle is the only returning starter for Siena.
•Team opens the season on November 2 against Bryant.

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12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Siena men's basketball hits ground running in first practice under Nevada Smith

What they're saying

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Siena's players are all labeled as guards, a change that reflects Smith's expectations of his players, from 6-foot-2 junior Pace Prosser to 7-1 Spanish freshman Andres Amon.
— Yahoo Sports

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