Caleb Simmons, a versatile guard/forward standing at 6’4" and weighing 230 lbs, hails from Newburgh, New York. Born on December 17, 2000, Caleb graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 2019. He is currently a senior at Fayetteville State University, majoring in Computer Science. Caleb’s dedication to both academics and athletics is evident in his impressive achievements. He aims to pursue professional basketball opportunities and a career as a full-stack software engineer. Off the court, Caleb enjoys playing video games, watching TV/movies, and reading the Bible. He credits his father, Albert Simmons, as the most influential person in his life, guiding him both on and off the court.
Accomplishments:
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High School:
- Highest Individual GPA (4.0)
- Section IX All-Conference Player
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Collegiate:
- CIAA Semi-Final MVP
- CIAA All Preseason Conference Player
- Shaw University
- Played two seasons for the Shaw Bears between 2021-2023
- Appeared in 50 career games with Shaw, 25 starts...shot 54.2% FG over the span of two seasons
- Named to the CIAA All -Rookie Team in 2021-22, averaging 11.0 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game
- Highest Individual GPA
- Fayetteville State
- Scored a season-high 23 points vs. Bowie State on 1/4/24
- Tallied a double-double in first career game with FSU totaling 10 points and 10 rebounds on 11/10/23 vs. California (PA)
- 2024-25 Men's Basketball Preseason Team - Frontcourt
- 2024 Week #4 CIAA Player of the Week
- Scored 1000th career point on November 30, 2024 at Virginia State game
- 2024 Week #5 CIAA Player of the Week
at Shaw University
-Played two seasons for the Shaw Bears between 2021-2023
-Appeared in 50 career games with Shaw, 25 starts...shot 54.2% FG over the span of two seasons
-Named to the CIAA All -Rookie Team in 2021-22, averaging 11.0 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game
High School
-Attended Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, New York
