Siena sophomore Francesca Schiro has landed on the 2027 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year preseason watch list, becoming the first player in program history to earn the recognition. The honor follows a standout freshman season in which she led Siena in scoring and earned unanimous conference Rookie of the Year honors.

By the Numbers
  • 25 players made the national preseason watch list; Schiro is one of 3 from the Metro Conference.
  • Schiro averaged 17.1 points per game overall and 18.5 in conference play.
  • She recorded 11 games with at least 20 points and shot 44.3% from the field.
State of Play
  • Schiro returns as a key piece of a Siena team bringing back 4 starters.
  • She was named to the Preseason All-Metro First Team.
What's Next

The watch list will narrow to 15 players in January, 10 semifinalists in February and 5 finalists in early March. The winner is expected to be announced around the Final Four; players can move onto or off the list during the season.

Bottom Line

Schiro’s award-watch-list selection puts her among the nation’s notable mid-major players entering her sophomore season—and gives Siena a standout to build around.