College of Saint Rose Athletics

ABOUT BYE: Team co-captain…Superlative athlete…Is expected to have a reserve role in the frontcourt…Was granted a medical “red-shirt” two years ago and thus still has a year of eligibility left…Transfer from Hudson Valley CC where he played as a sophomore during the 2006-07 season…Built his reputation as a defensive player, but has continued to develop his offensive skills package…Spent his freshman season at Hilbert College in Pennsylvania.

AS A JUNIOR: Saw limited time throughout nine contests…Had two points and three rebounds in seven minutes of playing time during a 67-51 victory versus Southern Connecticut State (11/22/08)…Pulled down a season-high four rebounds in five minutes off the bench in a 76-75 triumph against Franklin Pierce (1/14/09).

2007-08: Appeared in five games, although he did not take the floor following an 84-77 win at Pace (12/4/07)…Wound up the year with a point and five rebounds.

AT HVCC AND HILBERT: Was a second-team NJCAA Region III All-Star three years ago at HVCC…Twice pulled down a school record 20 rebounds in a game…Averaged a “double-double” with 10.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per-outing…The latter figure led all of Region III…Shot 73.4 percent (58-for-79) from the free throw line…Also averaged 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals…Averaged 2.2 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.8 minutes of playing time at Hilbert in 2005-06.

HIGH SCHOOL: Led Scotia-Glenville to back-to-back Foothills Council championships…Was a Foothills Council All-Star and an honorable mention All-Area pick.

GENERAL: Played AAU ball for the Albany Capitals…Listed Kobe Bryant as the athlete he most admires…Said his mother is the person who has had the greatest influence on him…Favorite movie is “The Outsiders”…Mentioned that he is an expert at professional wrestling trivia from the 1990’s…Favorite food is a steak sandwich…Favorite musician is Jay-Z…Is an avid Buffalo Sabres fan…Did masonry work this past summer…He hosts the Golden Knights Athletics Show that is aired as a webcast…Would like to be a radio broadcaster following his graduation from Saint Rose…Said his best sports moments to date was setting the aforementioned rebounding record at HVCC and being named the team’s MVP.

COACH BEAURY ON BYE: “We are very excited to have Zach back this season. He has a tremendous attitude and that is evident every time he steps out on the floor. His ability to rebound the basketball and then run the floor makes him a very tough match-up for other defenses in our league. Zach is a good teammate and comes each day with a great attitude and a willingness to improve in all aspects of the game. We expect him to be a leader both on and off the playing floor this season.”