JOSIAH-JORDAN JAMES NEWS

Scores 18 points James recorded 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 21 minutes during Saturday's 85-45 win over South Carolina.

Impact James was used as a substitute Saturday. But in spite of the diminished role, he scored like a starter would and is expected to be part of Tennessee's starting lineup again sooner than later. Across his senior games started, James is averaging 11.8 points and 7.1 rebounds.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Jordan-James Excels In Return In Tennessee’s massive win over South Carolina, Josiah Jordan-James returned to the floor for the first time in weeks. The forward impressed...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josiah Jordan-James Excels In Return In Tennessee’s massive win over South Carolina, Josiah Jordan-James returned to the floor for the first time in weeks. The forward impressed...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

The Tumultuous Senior Season of Josiah Jordan-James Tennessee forward Josiah Jordan-James has not had the magical final season he expected to have. However, he can still be a big piece to the...

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James leads No. 11 Tennessee past South Carolina 85-45

Josiah-Jordan James came back from missing four games with an injury to score 18 points to lead No. 11 Tennessee to an 85-45 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning Saturday James (ankle) will be active for Saturday's showdown with South Carolina, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact James, who has missed the last four games with an ankle injury, will make his return against the Gamecocks. The 6-foot-6 senior has appeared in 16 games this season, averaging 9.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.1 steals on 23.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to return Saturday James (ankle) is expected to return for Saturday's game against South Carolina, Ben McKee of 247sports reports.

Impact After missing four straight games while nursing an ankle injury, James is expected to make his return to the floor. Pior to the injury, James started seven straight games, though it is unclear what type of minutes James is going to play on Saturday. James is the teams leading rebounder in his 16 appearances, averaging 5.3 rebounds per game.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses fourth straight game James (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's game against Texas A&M.

Impact It was the fourth straight game that James has missed with an ankle injury. Tennessee continues to struggle and has now lost five of their last seven games. This is one of the best defensive teams in the country, but they have dealt with a number of injuries throughout the season. They will hope to get one of their best weapons in James back on Saturday against South Carolina.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Tuesday James (ankle) is not in listed in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's matchup against Texas A&M, Wes Rucker of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact James will not be in the starting lineup and will still be considered a game-time decision after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. The senior is averaging 9.5 points and 5.3 rebounds this season.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday's outing James (ankle) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against Texas A&M, Grant Ramey of On3Sports reports.

Impact James has now been made unavailable for three consecutive contests and is at risk of missing a fourth straight due to a sprained ankle. If that's indeed the case, then Tyreke Key, Jahmai Mashack and Santiago Vescovi would all be in line for expanded roles.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Kentucky James (ankle) will sit out Tennessee's game Saturday at Kentucky, according to Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Impact James will have sat out thrice because of his sprained ankle. Currently, the injured senior's next opportunity to return is at Texas A&M on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday James (ankle) is a game-time decision before the Volunteers' game Saturday at Kentucky.

Impact James will have approximately three hours before the Volunteers must publicize his availability. If out again, Jonas Aidoo is expected to be part of their starting frontcourt Saturday. He logged 12 points and 11 rebounds as James did not play during the Vols' win Wednesday versus Alabama.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Alabama James (ankle) will sit out Tennessee's game Wednesday versus Alabama, according to Jimmy Hyams of SportsRadioWNML.

Impact James will have sat out twice because of his sprained ankle. Currently, James' next opportunity to return is at Kentucky on Saturday. Jonas Aidoo was part of the starting lineup Tennessee used when James sat out Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rick Barnes provides update on Julian Phillips and Josiah-Jordan James Tennessee will checker Thompson-Boling Arena on Wednesday night when it welcomes No. 1 Alabama to town, the program announced on social medi...

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Game-time decision Wednesday James (hip) is a game-time decision Wednesday versus Alabama, according to Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel.

Impact James sat out when Tennessee hosted Missouri the previous weekend. He will not fully practice on Monday and has an availability status more doubtful than probable or questionable. If the senior sits out again Wednesday, his next opportunity to return is at Kentucky on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely sitting out Saturday James (ankle) is not participating in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday's contest against Missouri, Ben McKee of 247Sports reports.

Impact James has been considered day-to-day since sustaining an ankle injury during Wednesday's 66-65 loss to Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-6 senior had stepped up into a starting role in the Volunteers' lineup over the last seven games, averaging 10.9 points and 7.3 rebounds across 29.0 minutes per contest. His next chance to play should come Wednesday against Alabama. In James' likely absence, expect Tyreke Key to reprise his previous starting role in Tennessee's backcourt.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah-Jordan James is day to day with ankle injury prior to Tennessee basketball vs. Missouri Josiah-Jordan James suffered an ankle injury in the final minute of Tennessee basketball's 66-65 loss at Vanderbilt on Wednesday.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM

Considered day-to-day James (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Mike Wilson of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact After suffering a sprained ankle on Wednesday, James will be a game time decision for Saturday's game against Missouri. James is the teams fourth leading scorer this season, averaging 9.5 points per game. If he is unable to play Saturday, James' next chance to return is Wednesday against Alabama.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury James suffered an ankle injury during Tennessee's 66-65 loss Wednesday at Vanderbilt, according to Rivals.com.

Impact James sprained one of his ankles late during the Volunteers' latest game. Currently, their next is a matchup they are scheduled to host against Missouri on Saturday. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if James sits out at least once. Earlier during the Volunteers' 2022-23 season, he was unavailable across multiple games because of ankle problems.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in win James ended Saturday's 46-43 victory over Auburn with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes.

Impact The senior had an excellent game in Saturday's win over Auburn, scoring 15 points while going perfect from the free-throw line. James also recorded 14 rebounds, which accomplished his first double-double of the season. Expect James to continue to be effective, as he is averaging 10.0 points per game this season.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James said about Vols' win over Auburn What Santiago Vescovi and Josiah-Jordan James said about Vols' win over Auburn.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Josiah-Jordan James on his double-double for Tennessee basketball vs. Auburn Josiah-Jordan James had 15 points and 14 rebounds in Tennessee's 46-43 win against Auburn.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • KNOXNEWS.COM

James leads No. 2 Tennessee over No. 25 Auburn, 46-43

Josiah-Jordan James scored 15 points to lead No. 2 Tennessee 46-43 over No. 25 Auburn in a game where every point was seemingly difficult and nothing flowed

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josiah Jordan-James's LSU Performance Shows a March Contributor Forward Josiah Jordan-James starred for the Tennessee Volunteers against LSU, and his contributions prove he can be an essential player in t...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Josiah Jordan-James's LSU Performance Shows a March Contributor Forward Josiah Jordan-James starred for the Tennessee Volunteers against LSU, and his contributions prove he can be an essential player in t...

JANUARY 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM