Siena men's basketball team will open its season against Bryant University in a game that pits longtime coaching friends against each other. Siena head coach Nevada Smith, who began his first official practice on September 22, 2026, in Colonie, New York, will face a familiar face on the opposing bench. The matchup highlights a personal connection between the two coaching staffs as they transition from friends to competitors for the season opener.
The game marks the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season for both programs. Smith leads Siena into the contest after overseeing the team's preseason preparations.
