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Taking redshirt year Caldwell (redshirt) has opted to preserve his collegiate eligibility and take a redshirt year during the 2024-25 season, Isaac Trotter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Caldwell will look to develop behind the scenes with Ole Miss whilst preserving his collegiate eligibility. The 6-foot-4 junior, who averaged 5.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists with the Rebels last season on 18.3 minutes per game (32 games), will look to return with Mississippi next season in a larger capacity.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Plays two minutes Caldwell (hamstring) finished Wednesday's 78-74 loss to Auburn with no counting stats over two minutes.

Impact Despite being able to play, Caldwell logged his lowest minute tally of the 2022-23 season so far. He is expected to play a lot more during the 2022-23 Rebels' last three regular-season games, if his 19.5 minutes averaged across 2023 are to be believed.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis said Caldwell (hamstring) will be available for Wednesday's game at Auburn, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Caldwell will make his return to action after sitting out Ole Miss' 69-61 loss to Mississippi State over the weekend. The freshman guard has been a key reserve and occasional spot starter this season, averaging 5.1 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists in 18.7 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP vs. Mississippi State Caldwell did not play during Ole Miss' 69-61 loss Saturday versus Mississippi State.

Impact According to Ole Miss' head coach Kermit Davis, Caldwell has a tweaked hamstring that prevented him from playing against Mississippi State on Saturday. Currently, his next opportunity to play is at Auburn on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Wednesday Caldwell won't start for Mississippi as they play Florida on Wednesday night, per Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun.

Impact Caldwell has only started seven games this season, and but had started three of the Rebels' past four games until Wednesday night. The freshman will return to the bench, where he's still averaging 18.8 minutes. Caldwell has been a solid rotational piece for the Rebels, but likely needs to improve his efficiency to earn a permanent starting role.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting lineup Saturday Caldwell is in the Rebels' starting five ahead of Saturday's game against South Carolina.

Impact Caldwell started back-to-back games before coming off the bench for Tuesday's 78-74 loss to Georgia. The 6-foot-4 freshman has started during six of his 23 appearances this season, averaging 5.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Caldwell replaces point guard Amaree Abram in the starting lineup Saturday.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off the bench Tuesday Caldwell will be coming off the bench Tuesday at Georgia.

Impact The freshman will be coming off the bench after starting the last two games. The guard averaged 10.5 points and 1.5 assists in those three games started.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted into starting lineup Caldwell is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Kentucky.

Impact Caldwell will replace Matthew Murrell (knee) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Caldwell will make his first start since Jan. 10.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP at Arkansas Caldwell did not play during Mississippi's 69-57 loss Saturday at Arkansas.

Impact Mississippi's head coach Kermit Davis said Caldwell sat out because he was late to a Rebels workout before their latest game. The sophomore is available, so fantasy managers should expect him playing again soon.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE