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No. 11 Vanderbilt remains undefeated with 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama

Tyler Tanner scored 23 of his career-high 29 points in the second half and No. 11 Vanderbilt remained undefeated by beating 13th-ranked Alabama 96-90 at Memorial Gym

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go for 2025-26 season James (foot) is fully cleared for basketball-related activities, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Perhaps finally, James can log his first action since early-2024. He did not play the NCAA's 2024-25 season because of a knee injury. Before then, in back-to-back years, James logged more than 10.0 points per game. He also recorded 5.0 rebounds per game, adding an element of surprise to his more recognized scoring. In regard to it, James will look to be a bit more reliable, having shot under 40.0 percent in his 2023-24 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joining the Commodores James has announced his commitment to Vanderbilt, Thomas Goldkamp of On3.com reports.

Impact James will depart from NC State after an offseason knee injury prevented him from suiting up during the 2024-25 season. The 6-foot-5 junior last appeared with Louisville during the 2023-24 season, averaging 12.6 points, five rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 steals across 32 starts. James will look for a fresh start with Vandy this upcoming season.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal James has decided to enter the transfer portal, Chandler Vessels of On3.com reports.

Impact James spent one year at NC State but didn't play at all due to a knee injury, and he'll look for more opportunities elsewhere. Prior to joining the Wolfpack, James was a regular starter for Louisville and recorded 64 starts across two seasons, averaging double-digit points in both campaigns.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely OFS James (knee) is not expected to return during the 2024-25 season, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact James underwent a knee surgery prior to the start of the 2024-25 season that was initially expected to keep the junior guard out for 2-4 weeks, but he has yet to appear with the Wolfpack this season. James, who averaged 12.6 points, five rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 steals with Louisville last season is reportedly "really unlikely" to see the court this year according to head coach Kevin Keatts.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday James (knee) will not play in Tuesday's game against Virginia, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact James has still yet to play this season due to an offseason knee procedure. The team did not think the recovery period was going to be this long, but they are still hopeful to get the Louisville transfer back at some point this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No return timetable yet James (knee) has yet to practice, but is "trending in the right direction", Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact James, who started in 64 games with Louisville across the last two seasons before making the move to NC State, has yet to return to practice after suffering an offseason knee injury. The 6-foot-5 junior remains without a return timetable, but he continues to make strides in the right direction. James will have his next opportunity to return against Purdue on Thursday, but he appears likely to remain sidelined for additional time before attempting to make his season debut.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday James (knee) will remain out for the Wolfpack on Monday against Colgate, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact James, who's expected to miss the first 2-4 weeks of the season, has yet to suit up for the Wolfpack. His next chance to play will come on Nov. 22 against William & Mary.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Expected to miss 2-4 weeks James underwent a knee scope and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact James will miss 2-4 weeks as he recovers from the procedure on his knee. The Louisville transfer will aim to step into the court for the team's contest against Purdue on Nov. 28. The junior guard averaged 12.6 points and 5.0 rebounds on 33.3 minutes across 32 starts during the 2023-24 campaign.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike James: Louisville Has 'No Excuses' Moving Forward Following Win Over Miami Despite being limited to just seven scholarship players, the Cardinals pulled off a stunning upset on the road against the Canes.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 80-71 Win at Miami Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and guard/forward Mike James said after their win over the Hurricanes.

JANUARY 11, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

James leads with 26 points, Louisville scores last 9 points to beat Miami 80-71

Mike James scored 26 points and Louisville scored the last nine points and beat Miami 80-71 to end a four-game losing streak against the Hurricanes

JANUARY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Extends streak to seven games James contributed 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 77-53 loss to Virginia.

Impact James has reached double-digit figures in points in seven games in a row, and even though he's cleared the 15-point mark just twice in that span, that level of consistency is enough to make him one of Louisville's most reliable offensive weapons. James is averaging 12.2 points per game on the season, a figure that represents an uptick over the 10.1 points per game he posted as a freshman.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville's Mike James flies in for the putback slam to trim DePaul's lead

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Comes close to double-double James recorded 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 75-68 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact James struggled badly from the field, but he delivered value with his contributions in other categories, mainly his nine rebounds, which was a season-high mark for him. James is averaging 11.1 points and 6.1 rebounds through eight appearances so far.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in loss James closed with eight points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 74-66 loss to Indiana.

Impact James didn't have many touches on offense and struggled to make an impact across the board. Even though he opened the campaign with a 25-point performance against UMBC, he has failed to reach the 15-point plateau in each of his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 24 in regular-season finale James recorded 24 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 75-60 loss to Virginia.

Impact James had one of his best performances of the regular season Saturday, tying his best scoring mark of the season and scoring in double digits for the fifth time over his last six appearances. James heads into the ACC Tournament and a matchup against Boston College averaging 11.5 points per game since the start of February.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 75-60 Loss at Virginia Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and their starting guard/forward said after their loss at the Cavaliers:

MARCH 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Watch: Kenny Payne, Mike James Preview Louisville's Rematch at Virginia The Cardinals cap off the 2022-23 regular season with a rematch on the road against the Cavaliers.

MARCH 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Efficient in loss to GA Tech James totaled 14 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes during Saturday's 83-67 loss to Georgia Tech.

Impact James missed just two of his seven shots from the field and had a decent outing, but the rest of the team didn't cooperate with him and Louisville only racked up 67 total points in a one-sided loss to the Yellow Jackets. James has been one of the few reliable offensive players on the Cardinals roster all season long, averaging 9.6 points per game in February and scoring in double digits in four of his last six appearances.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet Tuesday James provided 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 91-57 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact James didn't have his best shooting performance but still ended up as one of the top performers on a Cardinals team that looked brutally outmatched against the Panthers. James has scored in double digits in three of his last five outings, and he's averaging 12.7 points per game since the start of January.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 76-62 Loss at Notre Dame Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and their starting guard/forward said after their win/loss at the Fighting Irish:

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 83-70 Loss at Clemson Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and their starting forward said after their loss vs the Tigers:

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes for 24 points Saturday James logged 24 points (9-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds and two steals across 32 minutes during Saturday's 80-72 loss to Wake Forest.

Impact James was efficient from the field and delivered one of his best performances of the season, recording season-high marks in both points and rebounds. James has been on a tear of late with double-digit points in three of his last four outings.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 11 Vanderbilt remains undefeated with 96-90 win over No. 13 Alabama

James leads with 26 points, Louisville scores last 9 points to beat Miami 80-71

Louisville's Mike James flies in for the putback slam to trim DePaul's lead