Mike James - College Basketball News & Rumors

Commits to USF James (transfer portal) announced via social media that he has committed to joining South Florida for the 2026-27 season.

Impact James joins his new team after playing last season with Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-5 guard did not get much playing time and averaged 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds on 10.6 minutes across 22 appearances.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal James has entered the NCAA's transfer portal, Verbal Commits reports.

Impact For the 2026 SEC and NCAA tournaments, James did not play any games. Considering his recent DNPs, him transferring colleges for potentially more opportunities makes sense.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday James (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Tennessee.

Impact James is set to return to the hardwood after a three-game absence. The junior guard has yet to start a game this season, and with an average of just 1.6 points per contest in his 20 outings, his fantasy upside is close to non-existent.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday James (undisclosed) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact James will miss a third straight game due to an unknown injury. The junior is averaging 11.1 minutes per game off the bench this season. Vanderbilt closes out the regular season Saturday at Tennessee.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out James (undisclosed) won't be available Saturday against Kentucky.

Impact James, who was listed as doubtful coming into the game, will officially miss a second straight contest. The junior has appeared in 21 games off the bench for Vanderbilt this season, averaging 1.5 points across 11.1 minutes. James will look to return Tuesday, when the Commodores visit Ole Miss.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful to feature Saturday James (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Impact The doubtful tag suggests James could very well sit out Saturday's game against Kentucky. That shouldn't cause a big impact from a fantasy perspective, as the junior is averaging a mere 1.5 points per game this season in 11 appearances off the bench.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Frustrated college basketball coaches aren't holding back on publicly criticizing their teams

Frustrated coaches in men's and women's college basketball haven't been holding back in publicly criticizing their teams in recent weeks

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores nine, grabs nine boards James ended Saturday's 71-68 victory over Ole Miss with nine points (3-9 FG, 3-8 3Pt), nine rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes.

Impact The 6-5 junior set season standards in both scoring and rebounding. With Duke Miles (knee) and Frankie Collins (knee) out and the Commodore frontcourt in foul trouble, James received expanded opportunities. He may see more minutes next Saturday against Oklahoma as well.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 8 • 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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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

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