Spanish center Andres Amon, a 7‑foot‑1 prospect, has officially joined Siena College’s men’s basketball program after helping Spain secure a bronze medal at the FIBA U20 EuroBasket in Ljubljana, where the Spanish team edged France 65‑54 in the third‑place game.
During the tournament Amon averaged 5.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, but his impact was amplified by a late growth spurt that lifted him from 6‑foot‑8 to 7‑foot‑1 just two years earlier, a transformation that opened doors to professional play in Spain’s second tier with Movistar Estudiantes.
Siena head coach Nevada Smith described Amon as the program’s most promising NBA prospect, highlighting his athleticism and rapid improvement since his arrival in the United States, while assistant coach Matt Blue, who traveled with Amon to Slovenia, emphasized the player’s “huge potential” and the growing interest from NBA scouts.
A New Chapter for Siena's Frontcourt
Amon’s commitment came before he ever set foot on campus; he cited the competitive Metro Conference and the unique opportunity to pursue a degree while training at a Division I level as decisive factors in his decision.
The young player also navigated family ties and financial considerations, negotiating a modest share of his name‑image‑likeness earnings to exit his former club, Movistar Estudiantes, where his father, former professional Abel Amon, once played.
In the coming weeks Amon plans to return to Siena after a brief stint in New York City, where he will meet his new teammates and begin integrating into the campus community, a move that has already generated buzz in local media, including coverage by the Times Union.
With the season looming, the coaching staff is optimistic that Amon’s blend of size, skill, and work ethic could reshape Siena’s frontcourt and provide a new focal point for a program eager to climb the conference rankings.