University of Maryland Athletics

As a freshman (2018): Suffered season-ending injury in collegiate debut against Marist (2/13) ... injury came on same play as first career goal.

Before Maryland: The No. 46 overall recruiting in the class of 2017 according to Inside Lacrosse … finished as Sachem’s all-time leader in points (308), goals (173) and assists (135) … selected to the Under Armour All-America game … a three-time All-Long Island and three-time All-Tri State selection … named the Long Island Midfielder of the Year … played four sports in high school … played club lacrosse for the Tenacious Turtles.

Personal: Full name is James Anthony Avanzato … son of Jim and Patty Avanzato … has four siblings: Kathryn, Erin, Meaghan and Bryan … Kathryn is currently an all-conference standout on the women’s lacrosse team at PhilaU … enjoy playing golf … lists his father as his hero … also recruited by Penn State.

Why Maryland: To win championships and be part of a storied program.