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What is Going On With Jizzle James’ Latest Instagram Post?

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Joe Tillery | Last updated May 20, 2025 5:56 PM ET

Well, on Tuesday afternoon, an interesting post hit the Instagram timeline, coming from Cincinnati guard Jizzle James .

The post read as a declaration for the 2025 NBA Draft, despite the deadline having expired more than a month ago. The situation caused a stir with many trying to get to the bottom of things.

James’ post was received with a multitude of confusing responses, especially since he had announced his return to Cincinnati last month.

His personal trainer, Antonio Owens, shed some light on the situation, noting that James’ phone had been hacked.

Fake news. His phone was hacked!!!
— Antonio Owens (@4Goatjames) May 20, 2025

Still, that didn’t stop social media from going into a frenzy as the sports world waits for clarification from James himself.

Uhhh…

Jizzle James to the NBA draft??
— Brandon (@DatDudeBR) May 20, 2025

Cincinnati fans, I just went through the Jizzle James post & I have no idea what’s going on.

Did he just declare for the NBA draft? Is he coming back?

It’s too late to declare I thought?
— Jordan Stocks (@StockTalks21) May 20, 2025