GENERAL
Coach Tubby Smith awarded the "fans" favorite a scholarship for his senior
season... The former walk-on will be counted on to provide leadership as well as depth at
point guard... Good shooter and playmaker in transition... Last name pronounced
"Mass-E-ello." Junior: Played in 14 games... Committed only two turnovers in 45
minutes, owning a 5:1 assist-to-turnover ratio... Recorded a productive three points and
one assist vs. Tennessee State in four minutes... Made his first collegiate start against
Wright State as a "reward" for his effort in practice, finishing with two
rebounds and two assists in nine minutes.
Sophomore: Played in 18 games, including three NCAA Tournament games... Came off
the bench in the final three minutes against South Carolina in the SEC Tournament to tally
a career-high six points on 2-of-2 shooting, including one three-pointer... The Buffalo
mayor declared it "Steve Masiello Day" in Buffalo when the Cats played Canisius
there. The mayor, Tony Masiello, no relation to Steve, starred at Canisius before playing
in the ABA.
Freshman: Saw limited action in 23 games... Played seven minutes vs. Georgia in
the SEC Championship game, scoring two points... Nailed his first career three-pointer in
the closing moments vs. Villanova. High School: Named All-County, All-Conference, first
team All-New England and honorable mention All-State his senior year... Averaged 34.5 ppg
and 8.0 apg as a senior... Averaged 19.9 ppg and 6.0 apg as a junior in leading the
Cavaliers to the New England Prep School title. Was MVP of the championship after scoring
38 points... Former ball-boy for the New York Knicks when Rick Pitino was head coach...
Coached in high school by Tim Stork and Joe Vee. |
