Fayetteville State University Athletics

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:

• High School:

  • Highest Individual GPA (4.0)
  • Section IX All-Conference Player

• 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