Rivals’ analyst Dan McDonald has had the opportunity to see James on multiple occasions and doesn’t hold back in what he thinks the commitment could mean for the Vols. He raves about James’ defensive prowess and sees some early returns for the Vols here.
“I'm a huge fan of Josiah. I think he'll be a terrific fit at Tennessee. He makes everybody around him better with his playmaking ability,” McDonald said.
"What he probably doesn't get enough attention for is his defensive prowess. He's probably the most versatile defender in the 2019 class. I see him making an immediate impact at Tennessee and being one of the top players in the SEC as long as he's there. This is probably the most important commitment so far in the country in the 2019 class.”