James Gifford Class: Senior Hometown: Niskayuna, NY High School: Shenendehowa Last College: St. Bonaventure Height: 6-0

GENERAL: A two year transfer from St. Bonaventure....Expected to step right in as one of the key performers this year.

FALL 2007: Posted a 154 (76-78) in season opener at Keenan Invitational...Shot his way to a tie for 46th in Cornell Invitational, 233 (80-79-74)...Tied for 26th in Hofstra Invitational, shooting a season best 153 (78-75)...Finished the fall season with a tie for 25th by shooting 163 (82-81) in LeHigh Invitational.

BEFORE SIENA: Transferred to Siena from St. Bonaventure...Played three years of golf at Shenendehowa High School...Named a Shenendehowa Trophy Winner...Scholar Athlete Award winner.

PERSONAL: Born March 4, 1987...Son of Michael and Wendy Gifford...Has a sister Erica who attends SUNY-Oneonta...An Accounting Major...Chose Siena "to be closer to home"...Enjoys playing basketball.

WRONOWSKI ON GIFFORD "I expect Jim to lend some valuable experience to a fairly young team."