Jizzle James - College Basketball News & Rumors

Cincinnati dismisses Jizzle James, son of Edgerrin James, from team amid 'personal issues' James was Cincinnati's top scorer last season and a productive playmaker, averaging 12.7 points and team-best 3.5 assists per game.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Cincinnati Bearcats Dismiss Starting Point Guard Jizzle James Head coach Wes Miller announced the news in a statement on Tuesday.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • SI.COM

Dismissed from Cincinnati James has been dismissed from Cincinnati's program, per Keegan Nickoson of BearcatJournal.com.

Impact This is significant and somewhat shocking news for Cincinnati and the rest of the Big 12. James is coming off a breakout season with the Bearcats in which he started all 35 games and averaged 12.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists as the starting point guard. He was set to return in that role for the 2025-2026 season, but he's now no longer with the program. Head coach Wes Miller indicated that James is dealing with a "personal issue," but would't offer more specifics. Cincinnati must now scramble to find a new point guard, and Kentucky transfer Kerr Kriisa could be the most logical option to replace him.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati meets UCF in CBC

The Cincinnati Bearcats square off against the UCF Knights in the College Basketball Crown

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

UCF faces Cincinnati, looks for 5th straight home win

UCF will try to keep its four-game home win streak alive when the Knights take on Cincinnati

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

DePaul Blue Demons vs. Cincinnati Bearcats The Crown Highlights | CBB on FOX

APRIL 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Dillon Mitchell scores 15 to help Cincinnati beat DePaul 83-61 in first round of CBC

Dillon Mitchell had 15 points to help lead Cincinnati to an 83-61 victory over DePaul in the first round of the College Basketball Crown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Jizzle James connects with Dillon Mitchell on fastbreak sequence for an impressive jam vs. DePaul

APRIL 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

DePaul takes on Cincinnati following Blocker's 25-point game

DePaul visits the Cincinnati Bearcats after Layden Blocker scored 25 points in the Blue Demons' 85-81 overtime loss to the Creighton Bluejays

APRIL 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati hosts DePaul after Blocker's 25-point game

DePaul faces the Cincinnati Bearcats after Layden Blocker scored 25 points in the Blue Demons' 85-81 overtime loss to the Creighton Bluejays

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes for 17 in loss James registered 17 points (6-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 76-56 loss to Iowa State.

Impact James closed out the season by chucking up 20 shots, the fourth time he's taken 20 or more in a game this season. Ironically, he's connected on exactly six of those during each of those occurrences with three of Wednesday's six makes coming from deep. The sophomore point guard ends his season having reached double-figure scoring totals in 11 of his final 12 games, averaging 17.3 points per game during the home stretch. With the Bearcats unlikely to hear their name called on Selection Sunday, James and his teammates will wait to see if they get a return invite to the NIT.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jefferson scores 19, Lipsey leaves with injury as No. 12 Iowa St beats Cincy 76-56 in Big 12 tourney

Joshua Jefferson had 19 points, Dishon Jackson added 10 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 12 Iowa State beat Cincinnati 76-56 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Iowa State meets Cincinnati in Big 12 Tournament

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Oklahoma State Cowboys square off against the Cincinnati Bearcats in Big 12 Tournament

The Oklahoma State Cowboys play in the Big 12 Tournament against the Cincinnati Bearcats

MARCH 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Ousmane, Thompson carry Oklahoma State past Cincinnati 78-67

Abou Ousmane scored 24 points and Oklahoma State withstood Cincinnati’s rally beating the Bearcats 78-67 on Saturday to close the Big 12 regular season

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Cincinnati plays Oklahoma State on 3-game road slide

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

N'Guessan, McDaniel power Kansas State in 54-49 win over Cincinnati

David N’Guessan had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Dug McDaniel added 13 points, and Kansas State defeated Cincinnati 54-49

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 4 Houston clinches Big 12 regular-season title with 73-64 win over Cincinnati

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Reaching new heights James provided 18 points (8-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 73-64 loss to Houston.

Impact James scored exactly 18 points for the third-consecutive game, adding five helpers, three boards and three steals during Saturday's loss. The sophomore point guard had a breakout performance during last season's NIT and has carried that into this season, averaging 12.8 points, 3.8 assists and 3.0 boards per game. However, he's taken that to another level over the last eight games, reaching the 15-point barrier seven times while averaging 19.5 points and 3.5 assists per contest.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 4 Houston seeks 25th win this season in matchup with Cincinnati

No. 4 Houston will aim for its 25th victory of the season when the Cougars host the Cincinnati Bearcats

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

James scores 18 points and Cincinnati uses frantic finish to hold off Bayor 69-67

Jizzle James scored 18 points and Cincinnati held off Baylor for a 69-67 win strengthening its case for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Jizzle James scores 18 points, Cincinnati leads all the way in 75-63 win over TCU

Jizzle James scored 18 points, Dillon Mitchell had 12 points and 13 rebounds and Cincinnati led from the start in taking a 75-63 win over TCU on Saturday

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Continues scoring spike James contributed 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 28 minutes during Saturday's 75-63 win over TCU.

Impact James led the way for the Bearcats during Saturday's win, recording 18 points, four boards and four assists. James worked for his point total, needing 16 shots while shooting just 1-for-6 from downtown to post his seventh 15-plus-point game in the last 10. During that stretch, James has averaged 16.1 points on 47.0-percent shooting to go along with 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On fire from downtown James fouled out of Saturday's 81-70 loss to Iowa State after recording 25 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists over 27 minutes.

Impact James connected on five from downtown en route to totaling a game-high 25 points during Saturday's loss to Iowa State. The sophomore point guard has now scored 24, 25 and 25 over the last three contests after having not reached the 20-point plateau in any of his first 22 games. During this recent three-game stretch, James has connected on 13 triples at a 59.1-percent clip.

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jizzle James matches career-best with 25 points, helps Cincinnati pull away late to beat Utah 85-75

Jizzle James matched a career-high with 25 points and Cincinnati pulled away over the last four minutes to beat Utah 85-75 for its third straight win

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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