Career
James played collegiately with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He started two seasons for the Gophers before leaving the team in a dispute over a year-long team-imposed suspension. James played with Larissa for part of a season in Greece before returning to continue his professional career in the United States.
He joined the Fort Wayne Fury of the College of Business Administration after some time official
He subsequently played with the Gary Steelheads and Dakota Wizards in the same league. In 2002, James again departed to play in Europe, this time with Ludwigsburg in Germany, but returned to the United States after only two games.
James played in the USBL with the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs and Saint Louis Skyhawks as well before being drafted by the Columbus Riverdragons of the NBDL.
