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2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

23 Jaiden Cancela

  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 210
  • Class Junior
  • Major Undecided
  • Hometown Virginia Beach, VA
  • Highschool Catholic HS
  • Twitter JaidenCancela
  • Instagram jaiden.cancela

Biography

FMU:  First-year player at FMU....Transfer from the USC Salkehatchie, where he played two seasons.

USCS:  Named 2024-25 Male Athlete of the Year at USC Salkehatchie....Averaged 12.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game as a sophomore (2024-25)....Shot 53.2% from the floor, including 34.6% from behind the arc, and 73.7% at the foul line....Recorded 62 steals and 14 blocked shots....Helped USCS to a 23-8 record....As a freshman, averaged 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game in 31 games (13 starts) as USCS posted a 20-14 record....Recorded 27 steals....Named to President's List for the 2024-25 academic year.

PERSONAL:
  • Born in Stockton, CA
  • Graduate of Catholic High School, where he played for coach Bobby Steinburg
  • Helped lead his team to a 34-6 record as a senior
  • Averaged 6.3 points and 4.9 rebounds per game
  • Also attended Norfolk Christian High School
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
  • As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Chef
  • Favorite Fictional Character:  Asta from Black Clover
  • Favorite Athlete:  Lamelo Ball
  • Favorite Sports Team:  Golden State Warriors
  • Favorite Movie or TV Show:  Money Heist
  • Favorite Food:  Chicken wings
  • Favorite Vacation Spot:  New Zealand
  • Favorite Musical Artist:  Shaya Zamora
  • Favorite Thing About FMU:  The friendly environment
  • Favorite Off-Court Activity:  Reading
  • Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win a conference championship
  • Why you first chose your sport:  My mom made me play, and now I enjoy it
  • Biggest mental challenge in your sport:  Preseason conditioning
  • Interesting Notes: Named 2024-25 Male Athlete of the Year at USC Salkehatchie

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