John Maleganos   18
    John Maleganos

    Class:
    RS Freshman

    Hometown:
    Hicksville, N.Y.

    High School:
    Hicksville

    Height / Weight:
    6-3 / 174

    Position:
    M

    Birthdate:
    10/08/1992


    02/25/2012

    Siena Soccer Star Shoots for Chance at $25,000

    Maleganos Takes Aim in Northeastern Fine Jewelry Shooting Stars Contest at Sunday's Men's Basketball Game

    AS A FRESHMAN: Took a medical red-shirt.

    BEFORE SIENA: Played four years of varsity soccer at Hicksville High School...All-County as a senior...2008 and 2009 U-17 Eastern New York ODP team selection...2009 and 2010 US Youth Soccer Regional Champion...2009 US Youth Soccer National Finalist...Named a Topdrawersoccer.com Player to Watch.

    PERSONAL: Born October 8, 1992...Son of John and Paula...Has an older brother, Nicholas, who plays soccer at C.W. Post University, and a younger brother, Andrew...A biology major...Chose Siena for its small class sizes, great science school and soccer team...Also recruited by Villanova, Hofstra, Drexel and Albany.

    GETTING TO KNOW JOHN MALEGANOS
    Nickname: Bananas, Johnnie
    What I like most about Siena College: Combination of a good soccer program and athletic program
    My favorite (musical) artist is: Biggie Smalls
    My favorite class at Siena is: Calculus
    My favorite pro soccer player is: Wayne Rooney
    My favorite pro soccer team is: Manchester United
    My favorite pro soccer stadium is: Old Trafford
    My favorite movie is: Wedding Crashers
    My favorite food is: Bacon, egg, and cheese
    Other sports I like to follow at Siena are: Basketball and Water Polo
    Why I chose Siena: It was good for me academically and athletically