steady, tough-minded Kent State guard who can run a game
In the 2023-24 season, Giovanni Santiago gave Kent State a reliable two-way backcourt presence, averaging 9.1 points and 4.2 assists while starting 27 of 34 games; he also ranked among the program’s all-time assist leaders and flashed big-shot ability with 20 points and six threes in a MAC Tournament semifinal win. He stands out as a poised, pass-first guard who can also score in bursts, defend with urgency, and handle pressure without looking rattled. The main fit question is health and durability, since his college career has also included an injury-shortened stretch.
