Last year, the president picked Ohio State to beat Siena in the first round. Not only did the Saints upset Ohio State last year, but they then nearly beat number 1 seed Louisville.

Siena isn't the only New York underdog the president is picking first round.

"I like Cornell, which gave Kansas a run for its money," he said. "I think they've got a terrific team...and Siena. Look, I feel bad for Purdue. Overall though, I got killed in my bracket last year in the first round. I ended up picking the winner, but the first round just killed me, I'm hoping that any mistakes I made you corrected."

The president picked the Kansas Jayhawks to win the whole thing. He has Siena losing in the second round to Texas A & M.

Siena's first round game against Purdue is Friday in Spokane, Washington.