James Wickman Class: Sophomore Hometown: Las Vegas, NV High School: Silverado Height / Weight: 6-1 / 195 Position: Pitcher Birthdate: 11/03/1981 Experience: 1V

James begins his second playing season and third with the team in 2003 ... should factor in heavily for the Rebels this season.

2002: James appeared in eight games for the Rebels in 2002, throwing 10.2 innings ... threw 4.0 innings against Cal State Fullerton on Feb. 16 where he gave up two runs on three hits ... threw 1.2 innings of one-hit ball against Utah in the conference tournament on May 22 ... did not give up an earned run in six of his eight appearances.

HIGH SCHOOL: James was a four-year letterman on the Silverado High School baseball team that won the 2000 Nevada State Championship ... was named all-conference utility player in 2000.

PERSONAL: James Ross Wickman was born on November 30, 1981 ... son of Steve and Vicki Wickman ... his twin brother, Joe, also joined the Rebel baseball team in 2000 ... has not declared a major ... also enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding ... considers his father to the greatest influence on his life as an athlete.