Marquette’s Nigel James Jr is set to be one of the most intriguing returning NBA Draft prospects in college basketball next season.
James had a standout Freshman season where he averaged 16/3/5 and 2 SPG, while also shooting 47% from the field and 35% from three. James also averaged 19/4/6 while shooting 49% from the field and 39% from three in Big East play.
James is set to be one of the best players in all of college basketball next season with his mix of finishing, shooting, athleticism, playmaking, defensive versatility, pace, and motor.
James had one of the highest rim pressure rates for a High Major Freshman ever and uses his burst, handle, pace, and athleticism to get to his spots and create for himself and his teammates. James is also a high level off ball player who shot 45% on catch and shoot threes and in the defensive end is extremely active.
Nigel and Trae Young were also the only freshmen since 2008 to have an AST% of 35, make 100 shots at the rim, and make 40 threes.
It's been known for a few weeks now, but with a date for the Michigan game locked in now, just want to reiterate how cool it is to have am #mubb program that goes big each and every year with the non-con schedule,
NEWS: Memphis is involved with Arkansas transfer 6’4” G DJ Wagner, per source.
Given the inflated market + name value, he has/will get offers in the ballpark of $1.5 million (low end around $1.1 w/ high end being around $1.5+).
However, Wagner has already earned well over 7 figures at Arky + is primarily looking for a higher usage role for himself. Don’t expect money to be a deciding factor in this recruitment.
Wagner - a former 5⭐️ recruit with ties to Memphis - averaged 7.4 PPG and 2.4 AST on 43/35/72 shooting splits on a sweet 16 team.