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NBA News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 4
Former Tulane Basketball Star Inks Lucrative Contract With Charlotte Hornets
It’s rare that a player who transfers from a program continues to be revered at his former one, but that’s precisely the case for former Tulane Green Wave basketball star Sion James.
College Basketball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 3
Liam McNeeley and Sion James lay out their goals for NBA Summer League
After the initial tidal wave that was the opening of NBA free agency, the league is in a bit of a lull before the annual Summer League festivities kick off in Las Vegas next week.
College Basketball News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 29
Hornets roundtable reaction: Are Kalkbrenner and James draft steals?
After taking Kon Knueppel and Liam McNeeley in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, it was going to be hard for Jeff Peterson to have as successful a round on day two, but boy, did he ever.
Hornets Hoping Former Tulane Standout Sion James Can Help Change Culture
Tulane fans saw one of their former basketball players get drafted on Thursday night. In the second round of the 2025 NBA draft, Sion James was selected 33rd overall by the Charlotte Hornets, making that the first Green Wave player to be drafted since 2018 when Melvin Frazier Jr.
Charlotte Hornets Select Sion James With No. 33 Pick in 2025 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets used the first of their early picks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Duke forward Sion James. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, James was named an All-ACC defender, averaging 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game last year.
Why the Charlotte Hornets selected Sion James
The Charlotte Hornets have a type. After selecting two players in the first round that can impact winning basketball without the rock in their hands, the Hornets opted to select a couple more with their pair of early second round picks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 27
Five takeaways from the second round of the NBA Draft
The second round of the NBA Draft is in the books, with plenty of trades, bargains and unexpected selections peppering the night. Here are five takeaways from the second night of NBA drafting.
Charlotte Hornets select Sion James with 33rd overall pick
Moments ago, the Charlotte Hornets selected Duke guard Sion James with the 33rd overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. James is one of the most experienced players in this draft, having played five years at the collegiate level, and will turn 23 in December.
Charlotte Hornets select Sion James in 2025 NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets have selected Duke guard Sion James with the No. 33 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. James transferred to Duke last offseason after spending four years at Tulane.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / June 20
Why Duke's Sion James Could Develop into a Solid Role Player in the NBA
The NBA Draft is less than a week away as teams and players scramble to find the right fit in this year's class. With the event set for Wednesday, June 25, teams are putting the finishing touches on their draft boards.
Charlotte Hornets second round NBA Draft target: Sion James
Two-way guards are at a premium in the modern NBA. Both teams in the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, trot out wave after wave of hard-nosed defenders that can handle the ball on the perimeter.
Golden State Warriors Reportedly Interested In Former Duke Star
Sion James played five seasons of college basketball for Tulane and Duke. He finished this past season (at Duke) with averages 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest while shooting 51.6% from the field and 41.3% from the three-point range in 39 games (32 starts).
Raptors Said to Have Interviewed Duke Guard Projected to Go in Second Round
Sion James won’t be the flashiest name in the draft, but his defensive edge, maturity, and evolving offensive game make him an intriguing fit for the Toronto Raptors.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 15
Duke Basketball Grad Sion James Looks Like Literal Draft Steal
If Sion James comes off the board at the 2025 NBA Draft in Brooklyn's Barclays Center on June 25-26, chances are it'll happen in the second half of the second round and mark either the fourth or fifth Duke basketball name to get selected this year, depending on where three-year Blue Devil treasure Tyrese Proctor lands.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / May 15
Sion James 2025 NBA Draft Profile
Sion James was a relatively unknown player in the transfer portal last year. However, he found his way to Durham and was a huge impact player for Jon Scheyer and company all year.
College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 27
From Duke Starter to NBA Draft Sleeper: Sion James
Duke’s 2024-25 campaign under head coach Jon Scheyer ended a possession shy of a national title appearance, but the program still reaffirmed its standing as a perennial powerhouse.
Best Fits For Sion James In The 2025 NBA Draft
After transferring from Tulane to Duke, six-foot-five guard Sion James played a significant part in Duke’s success this past season. As a player, James has a versatile skill set on both ends of the floor.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 29
Duke defense vs. Alabama offense for spot in Final Four: How do they measure up?
Either Duke reaches its first Final Four of the post-Mike Krzyzewski era, or Alabama makes its second Final Four in a row.
Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / February 11
Late-Season Report Card: Duke Basketball Guard Sion James
In his first Duke basketball campaign following four years at Tulane, Sion James has emerged as a fiercely reliable leader and primary point guard for third-year head coach Jon Scheyer and his No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 6
No. 2 Duke demolishes Syracuse for 16th consecutive win
Duke extended the nation's longest active winning streak.
College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / January 15
Duke's Sion James Building on Three-and-D Potential in ACC Play
The Duke Blue Devils have looked like one of the best teams in college basketball this season. While their loaded freshman class has garnered the majority of draft attention, senior guard Sion James has quietly emerged as an intriguing prospect.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 31
Cooper Flagg puts on masterclass to lead No. 4 Duke past Virginia Tech
Cooper Flagg scored 14 of his 24 points in the first half as No. 4 Duke took care of business in an 88-65 victory against visiting Virginia Tech on Tuesday at Durham, N.C.
Duke Blue Devils News / ACC Digital Network / November 12
College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / August 4, 2024
Explosive Duke Basketball Newcomer: 'Everything We Need Is There'
In terms of the projected primary rotation in Durham next season, Duke basketball graduate talent Sion James became the final addition when the 6-foot-6, 220-pound backcourt enforcer announced his transfer from Tulane in early May.
College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 29, 2024
Several key players withdraw from NBA Draft
The deadline is looming for early entrants to withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft and retain their NCAA eligibility. Several impact players have recently announced they are taking that route.
College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 7, 2024
Duke Basketball: Possible Reason for Delay in Sion James Recruitment
The weekend visit in Durham, the ensuing follows on social media by the official Duke basketball account, and the three 247Sports Crystal Ball picks since have led many folks to believe a Sion James announcement should be close at hand.
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