A basketball player in a maroon uniform dribbles the ball while being guarded by opponents on the court.
A young athlete in a maroon jersey holds a red basketball, preparing to shoot, with focused expression.
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#11

James Caldarella Season 2026-27

PositionG
Weight185 lbs
Height6-3
ClassFreshman
HometownBarrington, R.I.
High SchoolCheshire Academy

High School (Cheshire Academy)
•All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention
•Lead the Hawks to the Division I and State Title games in an All-State Senior season
•Also competed with the BCRI AAU Team

Get to know James
Three words to describe you game: smart, shooter, playmaker
Favorite hoops memory: winning state championship in 2023
Go to move on the court: pull up jumper
Dream one on one matchup: Michael Jordan
Favorite sneaker to hoop in: Kobes
Favorite NBA player: Tyler Kolek 
If you weren’t a basketball player you’d be: playing baseball
Celebrity you’d love to meet: Shane Gillis
Favorite musical artist: Drake
First app you open in the morning: Instagram
Favorite pregame snack/meal: Uncrustable
Dream vacation: Portugal
Goal this season: make the NCAA tournament
One word to describe Hokie Nation: Lit