Andrew Francis begins his second season on Fran McCaffery's staff. He joined the Siena program after a two year stint at Villanova University, where he served as an administrative assistant/video coordinator on Jay Wright's staff.

Francis assists in all aspects of the program, including: recruiting, player development and scouting.

A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, Francis joined the Wildcats' staff in August 2005. He assisted the program in a variety of roles while directing the video operations of the basketball office.

Francis is a 1992 graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School. He played basketball at Fulton Montgomery Community College in Johnstown, N.Y. before completing his college career under Coach Sidney Green at LIU-Southampton. Francis graduated in 1998 with a degree in marketing and management.

After a knee injury ended his professional playing career, Francis became a volunteer assistant coach at Concordia College. From 2003-05, he served as the head women's coach at Mt. St. Vincent College, compiling a 26-27 record. In addition, he served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Westchester Wildfire of the United States Basketball League.