How Josiah-Jordan James is Like the ‘Kobe’ of Tennessee’s Basketball Team
Josiah-Jordan James is one of the veteran leaders on Tennessee’s basketball team. And considering the fact that he is in his fourth season with the program, James has earned that right. Whether it is with his aggressive and intelligent play on the court or his infectious personality off of it, James is the guy for […]
Tennessee Expects James To Play Again At South Carolina
Tennessee senior forward Josiah-Jordan James returned to the lineup Tuesday night against Mississippi State as he continues to battle knee pain that’s plagued him since the preseason. James has played in just six games this season and hasn’t played in more than three consecutive games all year. However, eighth year Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes […]
‘Different Approach’ Helps James Return To Court Amidst ‘Really Tough’ Season
It hasn’t been the senior season Josiah-Jordan James envisioned. The senior leader of the eighth-ranked Tennessee basketball team played in just five of the Vols’ first 12 games while trying to manage knee pain that’s plagued him since the offseason. Returning to the court for the first in nearly a month, James soaked in a […]
Three Quick Takeaways: Tennessee Bludgeons Mississippi State
Julian Phillips’ pump faked before pulling the trigger on a three-pointer that bounced off nearly every inch of the rim before falling through the net. It was that type of night for Tennessee basketball. Tennessee (12-2, 2-0 SEC) made nine-of-14 first half three-point attempts on its way to opening up a 24-point halftime advantage in […]
Josiah-Jordan James Active For Tennessee Basketball Against Mississippi State
Tennessee small forward Josiah-Jordan James is active for the Vols’ SEC home opener against Mississippi State Tuesday night. James has been in-and-out of the lineup all season and the senior hasn’t played since Tennessee’s Dec. 7 win over Eastern Kentucky. The versatile wing has played in five of Tennessee’s first 12 games of the season […]
‘No Change’ To Josiah-Jordan James’ Status At Tennessee Opens SEC Play
Tennessee begins a new stage of the season Wednesday afternoon as the Vols open SEC play at Ole Miss. It’s a new stage of the season for Tennessee but Josiah-Jordan James’ status remains unchanged as he continues to battle knee soreness. “No change,” Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said of James’ status. “He’s doing a […]
Josiah-Jordan James Out Against Austin Peay
Tennessee small forward Josiah-Jordan James is out for Tennessee against Austin Peay, a Tennessee spokesperson told RockyTopInsider Wednesday. James has been in-and-out of the lineup for Tennessee this season while dealing with a knee injury that limited him in the preseason following an offseason scope. The senior wing played Tennessee’s first three games of the […]
Tennessee Forward Out Against Arizona
Tennessee wing Josiah-Jordan James is out for the Vols’ Saturday night top 10 tilt at Arizona. James has been in-and-out of the lineup for Tennessee this season while dealing with a knee injury that limited him in the preseason following an offseason scope. The senior wing played Tennessee’s first three games of the season before […]
Rick Barnes Updates Key Vols Injury Status Ahead Of Arizona Game
Tennessee basketball is off to a 9-1 start to the season climbing all the way to No. 6 in the AP Poll after dropping an early season game against Colorado. The Vols have started the season strong despite dealing with a plethora of injuries and absences. Senior leaders Josiah-Jordan James and Santiago Vescovi have each […]
Tennessee Basketball Undermanned Against Maryland
Tennessee shooting guard Santiago Vescovi is returning to the lineup for Tennessee Sunday against No. 13 Maryland. That doesn’t mean the Vols won’t be undermanned, however. Sophomore power forward Jonas Aidoo is out with flu-like symptoms while senior wing Josiah-Jordan James is a game time decision. Vescovi missed Tennessee’s last two games with a left […]