Ryan Rossiter Class: Sophomore Hometown: Staten Island, N.Y. High School: Monsignor Farrell Height / Weight: 6-8½ / 227 Position: F Birthdate: 09/14/1989

GENERAL: Resourceful, big man with good moves and deceptive range...Can play the three, four or five, but emerged as a solid contributor on the front line as a rookie...Adept at handling the ball in the open floor and finishing in transition...Creates mismatches on offense and gives Saints an added dimension...Will be an even bigger force underneath with added strength and experience...Could be in the opening day starting lineup...Enjoyed tremendous summer in Italy, averaging better than a double-double over Siena's five games.

2007-2008: Started 11 games and appeared in all 34 averaging 11 minutes per contest...Led team in rebounding in five games and ended year sixth on squad with 2.9 boards per game...Finished second on the team with 26 blocked shots...Scored career-high 11 points in loss to Fairfield (1/8)...Registered career high 12 rebounds in win over Saint Peter's (1/6).

BEFORE SIENA: New York Daily News All-Star and New York Post honorable mention selection as a senior after leading Monsignor Farrell to the Staten Island Division Championship and a quarterfinal appearance in the New York City Championships...Named an All-Star by the Staten Island Advance and the CHSAA as a junior and senior...Averaged 22 points and 15 rebounds as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born September 14, 1989 in Staten Island...Brother Steve is a junior on the Davidson basketball team...Chose Siena because of the family atmosphere and the Times Union Center...An undecided major.

The Ryan Rossiter File

Nickname: Rooster
One thing I wish people knew about me, but don't is: I like watching the Discovery Channel
My favorite TV show is: Entourage
My favorite musician is: Josh Duell
My favorite athlete: Kevin Garnett
The thing I like most about Siena is: The friendly cafeteria staff
My favorite sports team is: New York Yankees
My favorite class at Siena is: Economics
My favorite spot on campus is: The chair in my living room
The funniest member of the team is: Ronald Moore
Coach McCaffery's best attribute is: His honesty
My favorite website is: www.tetris.com
If I could meet anyone in the world, who would it be? Vince Vaughn, because I think he would actually like me and like to hang out with me
My favorite book: The Miracle of St. Anthony