Shawn James
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Shawn James is an American professional basketball player. He is currently with Maccabi Tel Aviv, for whom he plays the center
and forward positions.
and earlier for Northeastern University for his freshman and sophomore campaign, and his 6.53 blocks per game in 2006 set a new record in NCAA history. His 196 blocks came in just 30 collegiate games in the 2005–06 season. James has five triple doubles in his career, tying him for third in NCAA history.
In 2007–08, he averaged 12.6 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, and 4.0 blocks per game despite just playing 20 minutes per game. He was projected as the 17th pick in the 2008 draft by InsideHoops and Fox Sports. James was also a victim in a shooting on Duquesne's campus in the Fall of 2006 where he was wounded in the left foot.
In 2008, Shawn James declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft
and hired an agent, but later went undrafted. Afterwards, he signed a two-year contract with Bnei Hasharon in the Israeli basketball league.
In May 2011, James signed a two year conract with Euroleague
giants Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
and forward positions.
Basketball career
James was considered to be one of the best shot blockers in the NCAA, and recently played for Duquesne UniversityDuquesne University
Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne first opened its doors as the Pittsburgh Catholic College of the Holy Ghost in October 1878 with an enrollment of...
and earlier for Northeastern University for his freshman and sophomore campaign, and his 6.53 blocks per game in 2006 set a new record in NCAA history. His 196 blocks came in just 30 collegiate games in the 2005–06 season. James has five triple doubles in his career, tying him for third in NCAA history.
In 2007–08, he averaged 12.6 points per game, 6.9 rebounds per game, and 4.0 blocks per game despite just playing 20 minutes per game. He was projected as the 17th pick in the 2008 draft by InsideHoops and Fox Sports. James was also a victim in a shooting on Duquesne's campus in the Fall of 2006 where he was wounded in the left foot.
In 2008, Shawn James declared himself for the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
and hired an agent, but later went undrafted. Afterwards, he signed a two-year contract with Bnei Hasharon in the Israeli basketball league.
In May 2011, James signed a two year conract with Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
giants Maccabi Tel Aviv.
See also
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career blocks leaders
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season blocks leaders
External links
- NBA.com draft profile
- Draftexpress profile
- Eurobasket profile
- ESPN 2008 NBA Draft profile
- Goduquesne profile