Josiah James scored 37 points but fell just short of his fourth state title.

[Freak]

He's going to be a good one.

 

[Freak]

good read.

Josiah James' loyalty to Porter-Gaud kept him from leaving for elite basketball schools

 

[LucidZ]

So happy that he chose us. Great skill and great character. Can't wait to watch him in the coming years.

 

[AngryButchJones]

This kid hasn't even suited up for us yet, and I can already tell he's going to be one of my favorites just from his personality.

 

[Schasz]

Glad he chose the Vols and it will be great to see him play next season!

 

[madbamahater]

Is he one and done?

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Is he one and done?

2 years the most imo

 

[golfballs]

He’s a man among boys out there

 

[RollerVol]

no matter how long he stays his signing set a precedence for the Vol program's future signees...

GO VOLS!

 

[camp_steveo]

I can't wait to see how he does as a Vol! Good looking kid with great story. GBO

 

[k-town_king]

Is he one and done?

Borderline.

With a good season. Yes

 

[peaygolf]

Should he play and risk injury, or sit out and wait for the draft????

 

[volnbama_]

Is he one and done?

Depends on his shooting. If he shows that he can knockdown outside shots I have a hard time imagining he won’t be a lottery pick

 

[C/O]

Should he play and risk injury, or sit out and wait for the draft????

We are a Nike school. So yes. He should.

 

[OrangenSC]

Is he one and done?

I highly doubt he'll be one and done. Expect two or three. Keep in mind that he has never done things the conventional way. Refused to go to a big-time bb high school even though they were all "trying" to get him; he didn't do "shoe" camp/travel team thing; something like 95% of the CBs had him staying in state and playing for Clemson and the rest had Duke with nobody expecting UT. He does things his way. He has said he will not turn pro too soon, wants to be sure he's ready. He appreciates loyalty (that's how we got him) and is loyal. He has great parents (that goes for his stepdad as well) and is a great person. He has his head on straight. We are very lucky to have him.

 

[wmcovol]

Let’s tap the brakes a bit guys.

 

[Duckcrazed]

I’d be surprised if he’s a one and done...He’s got a good head on his shoulders!

 

[wmcovol]

I’d be surprised if he’s a one and done...He’s got a good head on his shoulders!

I excited about having him in Knoxville and he has great talent but let’s be realistic here. That wasn’t Memphis East I saw playing in that HS tournament game. He’s got an adjustment for college ball coming.

 

[OrangenSC]

I excited about having him in Knoxville and he has great talent but let’s be realistic here. That wasn’t Memphis East I saw playing in that HS tournament game. He’s got an adjustment for college ball coming.

True, but how he has played in all-star games, Team USA, etc. speaks for itself.

 

[wmcovol]

True, but how he has played in all-star games, Team USA, etc. speaks for itself.

I’m only saying let’s hold the one and done talk till he has a chance to adjust & we see him in college. Playing a couple weeks vs top level competition and playing 5 months vs it every game practically are two different things

 

[Brentwoodvolfan]

I excited about having him in Knoxville and he has great talent but let’s be realistic here. That wasn’t Memphis East I saw playing in that HS tournament game. He’s got an adjustment for college ball coming.

His teammate at Vandy now ( Aaron Nesmith ) has done pretty well. He'll be a good one for sure!!!

 

[Freak]

Ran across this Rivals article from a few days ago.

Star: Admiral Schofield

Potential replacement: Josiah James

Bossi’s analysis: I get it, James and Schofield are cut from a bit of a different cloth and don’t operate in a similar manner. But Schofield is going to leave a giant hole in Tennessee’s lineup, and James is ready to come in and fill it. He’s not as strong or hulking as Schofield, but I do expect James to be pretty beastly after a summer in the Volunteers' weight room. I also think he has leadership qualities and can be a guy Rick Barnes can move from inside to out in order to create matchup problems.

BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

 

[Kosmalski]

Is he one and done?

I'm betting in 2 but I know as much as anyone else so who knows

 

[OrangenSC]

Ran across this Rivals article from a few days ago.



BasketballRecruiting.Rivals.com - Bossi's Best: Who can step in for departing stars next year?

Not saying this is wrong, but it's going to be interesting since JJJ was recruited as a pg and don't that's what he'll play. If Bone leaves, no problem for that. But if Bone stays, obviously JJJ's playing time at the point will be limited. Will be interesting to watch.

 

[vol10221938]

I highly doubt he'll be one and done. Expect two or three. Keep in mind that he has never done things the conventional way. Refused to go to a big-time bb high school even though they were all "trying" to get him; he didn't do "shoe" camp/travel team thing; something like 95% of the CBs had him staying in state and playing for Clemson and the rest had Duke with nobody expecting UT. He does things his way. He has said he will not turn pro too soon, wants to be sure he's ready. He appreciates loyalty (that's how we got him) and is loyal. He has great parents (that goes for his stepdad as well) and is a great person. He has his head on straight. We are very lucky to have him.

I saw some tape of a game he played in and did not impress me. He did not look any better the rest playing. Did not shoot very well.