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Best performance of season James racked up 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 70-69 loss to Syracuse.

Impact James posted a season-high mark in scoring, but this was only the third time he scored in double digits, so it's hard to see him posting these efforts on a regular basis. He's been a regular starter in the backcourt alongside El Ellis, though, and he's averaging 8.3 points with 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game since the start of December.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 75-53 Loss at Florida State Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and forward Mike James said after their loss to the Seminoles:

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

What Kenny Payne, Mike James Said After Louisville's 75-53 Loss at Florida State Read what the head coach of the Cardinals and forward Mike James said after their loss to the Seminoles:

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Drains three treys James recorded 16 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and a block across 33 minutes in Wednesday's 67-66 loss against Bellarmine.

Impact James was one of three Louisville players that scored in double digits in this game, and while he delivered an efficient performance, his efforts were not enough to carry the Cardinals to victory. This was a solid program debut for the freshman, and he should remain a starter going forward.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bellarmine vs. Louisville Men's Basketball Highlights (2022-23)

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Participant in exhibition James (undisclosed) is a participant in an exhibition game Sunday versus Lenoir-Rhyne, according to Louisville's official Twitter account.

Impact As expected, James is available before the Louisville team begins its regular season. He starts alongside El Ellis to compensate for a forward-heavy unit created after some backcourt departures earlier across 2022.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in scrimmage James did not participate in Sunday's intrasquad scrimmage due to precautionary health reasons, Rick Bozich of WDRB.com reports.

Impact While James was cleared from an Achilles injury in late-September, he still sat out the scrimmage due to what was described as precautionary health reasons, similar to teammate Jae'Lyn Withers. Fortunately, the two are expected to be cleared for full-intensity practices this week, and both are expected to participate in an Oct. 30 exhibition contest against Lenior-Rhyne. James sat out the entirety of what would have been his freshman season due to injury, but he was a four-star recruit that ranked the highest in Louisville's class. He's a prime candidate to carve out a role following several key backcourt departures.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville G/F Mike James Says He's Cleared Following Achilles Injury The redshirt freshman wing was forced to miss the entire 2021-22 season.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Louisville G/F Mike James Says He's Cleared Following Achilles Injury The redshirt freshman wing was forced to miss the entire 2021-22 season.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mike James: Kevin Durant knew Nets would lose before the playoffs Mike James dropped major news earlier this week, that Kevin Durant called him and knew the Brooklyn Nets weren’t making a deep playoff push.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Recovering from Achilles injury James (Achilles) is still recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered last season, the Courier Journal reports.

Impact James tore his Achilles in practice last October which sidelined him for the entirety of his freshman year. Although he has not fully returned to basketball activities, James is definitely making progress and even dunked for the first time in seven months. The 6-foot-6 forward was a four-star recruit and top-100 player out of high school, and will continue rehabbing in the hopes that he will be healthy at the start of the 2022-23 season.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Louisville men's basketball's Mike James savors small steps and big leaps in injury return The 6-foot-6 James missed his freshman season with an Achilles injury, but he's working his way back on the court — and above the rim.

JULY 8, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM

Former Nets guard Mike James denies reunion rumors EuroLeague player and former Brooklyn Net Mike James responds to a report he could be headed back to the Nets.

JUNE 7, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

After sitting out freshman season, Mike James returning to Louisville basketball The 6-foot-6 guard, who had season-ending surgery in October, says he's coming back for another season with the Cardinals.

APRIL 4, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM