Kanika Cummings   20
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Monroe, Conn. High School: Masuk Height: 5-8 Position: Guard Birthdate: 06/23/1992

GENERAL: Explosive combo guard who is fearless taking the ball to the basket...Versatile scorer...Strong, aggressive defensive talent...Excellent passer who can create off the dribble.

AS A FRESHMAN: Saw action in 26 games off the bench...Averaged 2.3 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.1 minutes of action...Led all reserves with 10 three-pointers, shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc...Scoredsix or more points five times and finished the season strong, scoring six or more points in four of final eight games...Scored season-high eight points and hit the shot to send the game to overtime at Loyola (2/12/11)...Scored six points in just 12 minutes of action in MAAC Semifinals defeat vs. nationally ranked Marist (3/5/11).

BEFORE SIENA: Played varsity basketball at Masuk High School for four years, starting for two...McDonald's All-American Nominee...Played both point guard and shooting guard...Averaged 16.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.1 steals as a junior...First Team All-SWC and Second Team All-State Selection...Named a 2009 Post All-Star First Team and Register All-State Second Team selection...Was a three-year member of Masuk's track and field team.

PERSONAL: Born June 23, 1992...Daughter of Wayne and Luciene Cummings...Has two younger brothers, Malik and Aren...Chose Siena for its friendly atmosphere and competitive academic programs...Enjoys cooking...Also recruited by Boston University, Quinnipiac and Mount St. Mary's.

GETTING TO KNOW KANIKA CUMMINGS

Nicknames: Kaneeks, Neeks, Nika
My favorite TV shows are: Jersey Shore and Spongebob
My favorite TV show growing up was: Lizzie McGuire
The best thing I did this summer was: Go to Denmark and Italy with the team
If I could meet anyone it would be: P!ink
My favorite artist/musical group: John Mayer/P!nk
If I could be on a reality TV show, it would be: Real World - Road Rules Challenge
Why? Because I want to see how I would handle the challenges
Favorite Athletes: Candace Parker and Lebron James
The thing I like most about Siena is: Everyone is always friendly
Best thing about Siena Basketball: We are one big family
My superstitions are: Have to listen to the same playlist on my iPod before every game and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
My favorite professional sports team is: Mets
Other sports I like to follow at Siena are: Mens Basketball, Soccer
My proudest sports moment has been: Signing the letter of intent
My favorite spot on campus is:Ally and Kendall'sroom
My favorite website is: Twitter.com
Three words that describe me: Clumsy, Goofy, Friendly
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: The Bahamas
My favorite movies: She's the Man and Love and Basketball
My favorite food: Chicken
If I had $10 million I would: Share the wealth

Career Highs:

Points: 8 at Loyola (2/12/11)
FG: 3 at Loyola (2/12/11)
FGA: 7 at Loyola (2/12/11)
3FG: 2 at Manhattan (1/4/11)
3FGA: 4 vs. Manhattan (2/4/11)
Rebounds: 5 at Niagara (1/14/11)
Blocks: 0
Assists: 2 (four times)
Steals: 2 (three times)
Minutes: 25 at Loyola (2/12/11)

CUMMINGS' CAREER STATS

YEAR	GP/GS	MIN/AVG	FG-FGA	FG%	3FG-3FGA	3FG%	FT-FTA	FT%	REB	AVG	AST	AVG	TO	BLK	STL	PTS	AVG
10-11	26/0	288/11.1	20-67	.299	10-30	.333	9-18	.500	37	1.4	14	0.6	20	0	13	59	2.3
TOTALS	26/0	288/11.1	20-67	.299	10-30	.333	9-18	.500	37	1.4	14	0.6	20	0	13	59	2.3

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