GENERAL: Local product...Played for one of the better programs in the Capital District.

BEFORE SIENA: Lettered three years in lacrosse and football at Niskayuna...Named First Team All-Area by the Times Union...First Team LPM Suburban Council...Competed in the Empire State games...Played in the Section II Senior All-Star Game.

PERSONAL: Born September 20, 1988...The son of Frank and Victoria Gavin...Has an older brother Trevor who played on the Marist football team...A finance major...Chose Siena because it was local, had a good finance program and for the athletic teams...Also recruited by UMass.

BRECHT ON GAVIN: "I was happy with his performance this fall. Derek will add depth to our defense this season."