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Josh Duell

Player Profile

Class:
RS Junior

Hometown:
Scotia, N.Y.

High School:
Christian Bros. Academy

Last College:
University of Vermont

Height / Weight:
6-7 / 252

Position:
F

Birthdate:
06/12/1986

GENERALTransfer from the University of Vermont who will sit out 2006-07 season per NCAA regulations...Skilled post man who can step out and knock down the open jumper...Versatile big man with a nice touch inside and out...Good passer and a solid rebounder.

2005-2006 (at Vermont)Started seven of 25 games played averaging 7.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game...Shot 83% from the free throw line and 32% from 3-point range...Collected 39 assists, 13 blocks and 17 steals as Vermont advanced to the America East Championship game.

2004-2005 (at Vermont)America East All-Rookie selection after averaging 5.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game...Helped Vermont reach NCAA Tournament and post First Round upset of Syracuse...Played in 31 of 32 games and made his first career start at Maine in the regular season finale...Finished fourth on the Catamounts in scoring and second in 3-point percentage (39%) and blocked shots (10)...Had a team-best assist/turnover ration of 2:1(56/21)...Was named America East Rookie of the Week (1/17)...Reached double figures in scoring five times and once in rebounding.

BEFORE SIENA (VERMONT): A graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Albany...Led CBA to the New York State Section II Class AA title and the state semifinals in 2004...One of the top frontcourt players in the Albany area as a senior, he was named to the Albany Times Union, Schenectady Daily Gazette and the WNYT-TV All-Star teams...Also was the recipient of the Section II Sportsmanship Award...Led the Brothers in assists and blocked shots while averaging 10 points and just under eight rebounds per game.

PERSONAL: Born June 12, 1986 in Niskayuna, N.Y...A history major who aspires to be a teacher...Brother Rob was a pitcher at Sacred Heart.

The Josh Duell File

Nickname: J.D.

Three words that describe me: Funny, caring and intelligent

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Italy

My most memorable game ever was: Upsetting Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA Tournament when I played at Vermont

My favorite book: Moneyball

The person I'd most like to play 1-on-1 is: Michael Jordan

My favorite athlete: Alex Rodriguez

The best player I ever played against was: Rashad McCants

My favorite professional sports team is: New York Yankees

My superstition is: I have to shower before every game

One thing I wish people knew about me, but don't is: I love country music

One thing people would be surprised to know about me: I wear size 17 shoes

My favorite musician: Lil' Wayne

The quality I like most about Coach McCaffery: His sense of humor

My favorite website is: MLB.com

If I didn't play basketball, I would: Probably play baseball

The thing I like most about Siena is: The support from the surrounding community

 
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