So with the expectations laid out, here’s a scouting report on what the Trojans are getting in James. … That doesn’t mean he won’t become a real good player.” “But I think he’s a good high-major prospect. “I don’t think he’s an elite prospect,” the scout said. There’s not a spot for him in the starting lineup.
Unless USC coach Andy Enfield elects to go small and move Johnson to the four, James will likely be coming off the bench.
The Trojans also return Kobe Johnson, a 6-6 wing who started 29 games and averaged 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds this past season. James joins a team that has a talented backcourt in Isaiah Collier, the top incoming prospect in the 2023 class (according to the 247Sports Composite ranking), and Pac-12 first-teamer Boogie Ellis. You could almost describe him as an undersized 3-and-D wing because his jump shot and defense are his two biggest strengths. The Trojans are getting a 6-3 combo guard who can play both guard positions but is better suited off the ball. He became worthy of being a four-star prospect in the last year, elevating his status with his play on the Nike EYBL circuit and then becoming the star for his high school team at Sierra Canyon. The fact that James has improved with so many eyes on him speaks to his mental makeup. There are a lot of dads like that, but this one’s pretty notable and stands out, and not just because he’s 6-foot-9. You can imagine all the pressures on him, especially in the AAU situation, where I see dad sitting across the court, and dad’s literally coaching the team, not the guy on the bench. “Because not only has he gotten better, he’s gotten better in what I would view as very trying circumstances. “He’s gotten better, and I give him credit for that,” the scout said.
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