James Paringatai (born 7 January 1986) is a New Zealand basketball player for the Geraldton Buccaneers of the State Basketball League (SBL).
Paringatai played 13 seasons in the National Basketball League (NBL), with his most notable stint coming with the Southland Sharks between 2010 and 2016.
He captained the Sharks to NBL championships in 2013 and 2015.
In June 2016, he moved to Australia to play in the SBL.