Week 1 #MetroHoops Men's Player and Rookie of the Week
Siena's Tim Ibukunoluwa
Fr., Perth, Australia, Orangeville Prep (ON)

Ibukunoluwa produced a historic first collegiate week, averaging a 20-plus point double-double over a pair of opening week games for Siena. The Australian freshman averaged 25.0 points and 13.0 rebounds while shooting 69% from the field. 

Ibukunoluwa was one of only eight Division I freshmen to post a 20-plus point double-double in his 2026-27 collegiate debut, pouring in 20 points and 14 rebounds at Bryant Monday night. 

Ibukunoluwa erupted for a 30-point, 12-rebound double-double in an encore performance Sunday, leading the Saints to their first win of the season over perennial Ivy League power Princeton. The freshman set a program single-game record for most made field goals without a miss, shooting a remarkably perfect 12-12 from the floor.

Recordkeeping: First Siena men's player to sweep Conference weekly honors since Jalen Pickett (Dec. 3, 2018).