Jamion: "We could have a special season"

[dalydoseofhoops]

Caught up with him last week, and I was impressed by not only how much he has embraced what is expected of him, but also by how aware he is of what he's getting himself into. It won't be long before Siena is relevant again:

dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com/2018/08/jamion-christian-excited-to-lead-siena.html

[Tony]

Jamion “gets” it for sure. Love the confidence; funny how all the successful coaches at Siena all had that infectious confidence. No excuses, no talk of a bogus 5 year plan. No doubt in my mind Jamion will be very successful at Siena

[nolesaint]

What a thought - maximizing what you have....
Can't wait to see this team and the program as a whole flourish with JC and staff.

[Sienafan]

He had me at "It won't be the same as it was for Coach Patsos,"

[OneIndian]

Aug 7, 2018 10:38:56 GMT -5 Sienafan said:

He had me at "It won't be the same as it was for Coach Patsos,"

This is what I can’t wait to see.... especially for Smithen and Camper. Also add Richard and Huerter.

[OneIndian]

Love this guys attitude and the culture he’s established. It’s contagious. What a breath of fresh air!

[MTS]

Great interview with Coach Christian by Jaden... I see big things ahead for Siena basketball with Jamion and staff. It would be easy to say we're rebuilding (we are) and not put up any expectations for this upcoming season. But Jamion believes it can be a special season. I remember people laughed at Fran when he said Siena would contend his first year. While the record wasn't great (15-13) that was one of the most fun seasons I've had as a Siena team. Fran did have more talent thanks to Rob Lanier's recruiting but we do have more bodies who might do well in JC's system of mayhem.

Here's hoping we can have a season similar to that and after it next few years we're contending for MAAC championships and NCAA tournament bids!

[glen]

Fran had some talent to work with but many "all-stars" left (McClinton and a few others).

I think next year will be more akin to Hewitt's first year.

[OneIndian]

Aug 7, 2018 4:11:34 GMT -5 Tony said:

Jamion “gets” it for sure. Love the confidence; funny how all the successful coaches at Siena all had that infectious confidence. No excuses, no talk of a bogus 5 year plan. No doubt in my mind Jamion will be very successful at Siena

Not only that he recognizes the need to sustain and not rest on “one-off” winning seasons. Really looking forward to see how he fills the next few spots for ‘19. He recognizes the need to recruit consistently and constantly. I believe when it’s all said and done he’ll fall into the Mike Paul Fran category. His drive and attitude are infectious, winning begets winning.

[sienafanallyearlong2]

Dont forget Sammy Friday. He literally might just end up being the most year over year improved player in the whole league.

We have always said he had the desire to rebound on the offensive side. That he had a great low post game that also got him to the line where he was a consistent free throw shooter.

Sammy's biggest weakness has always been his lack of conditioning. If this system gives him the ability to be better conditioned (which it appears it already has) where his ability to play at a higher level for a longer amount of time, the sky is the limit for this kid over the next two years.

[diamonddog]

Nice piece, anxious to see what we're going to be this year.

[mike60]

When do the players return to campus and practice?

[goldsaint17]

Aug 20, 2018 19:54:55 GMT -5 mike60 said:

When do the players return to campus and practice?

Classes start the Tuesday after Labor Day, so I assume they come back that weekend. Official practice begins in late September.

[Papi]

Start the season off right. Bet Siena Magic in today's 10th race. 5-1.

[Papi]

Aug 23, 2018 17:07:05 GMT -5 Papi said:

Start the season off right. Bet Siena Magic in today's 10th race. 5-1.

Nothing. Look for a better next time out.