Josiah Jordan-James

Updated on 7/2/24.  Written by Alan Lu.
2024 rankings were finalized on 6/25/24.

Height: 6-6
Weight: 220
College: Tennessee
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 9/5/2000

2024 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 74
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Can post up smaller players
Adequate shooter
Decent playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender
Above average athlete
Solid motor

Cons:

Inconsistent shooter
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Unselfish to a fault
Can be unfocused defensively
Not an elite athlete
Can be too inconsistent in games

Summary:

Josiah Jordan-James is an athletic swingman that can pass and rebound the basketball. He is a player that may project to be a defensive specialist at the next level, but he will need to improve his jump shot, shot selection, and assertiveness on the offensive end.  Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2024 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
ESPN Player Card

Games Scouted:
11/16/19 Tennessee vs. Washington
1/15/20 Tennessee vs. Georgia
1/6/21 Tennessee vs. Arkansas
3/19/21 Tennessee vs. Oregon State
12/7/21 Tennessee vs. Texas Tech
1/15/22 Tennessee vs. Kentucky
3/18/23 Tennessee vs. Duke
1/16/24 Tennessee vs. Florida
3/29/24 Tennessee vs. Creighton

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