Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Sion James (14) dunks the ball against Alabama Crimson Tide forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) during the second half in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Golden State Warriors Reportedly Interested In Former Duke Star

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 11:12 PM ET

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).

According to Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype , James has worked out for the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Warriors hosting a pre-draft workout Tuesday: pic.twitter.com/EKNwwkhVeH
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) June 2, 2025

Over 153 career games, James had averages of 9.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 48.1% from the field and 35.8% from the three-point range.

Via Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area: "Sion James in two scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine had eight steals and four blocked shots.

He played 153 games in college, is built more like a rangy outside linebacker that can drop into coverage, and shot 39.4% from 3 the last two seasons"

Sion James in two scrimmages at the NBA Draft Combine had eight steals and four blocked shots.

He played 153 games in college, is built more like a rangy outside linebacker that can drop into coverage, and shot 39.4% from 3 the last two seasons https://t.co/e48Ovk3XFc
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) June 5, 2025

James was part of an elite Duke roster that the Blue Devils to the Final Four.

He could be a good addition to a veteran-led team such as the Warriors.

Via @RTPNetwork: "Couple things that impress me a lot about Sion James:

- he’s a 6’6 wing
- can guard/switch onto multiple positions
- is a good corner shooter
- has very good basketball IQ on both sides of the floor

He reminds me a lot of Aaron Nesmith"

Couple things that impress me a lot about Sion James:

- he’s a 6’6 wing
- can guard/switch onto multiple positions
- is a good corner shooter
- has very good basketball IQ on both sides of the floor

He reminds me a lot of Aaron Nesmith pic.twitter.com/aykPfWh602
— Run The Play Network (@RTPNetwork) June 7, 2025

The Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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