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Damion JamesAmerican professional basketball player
Date of Birth: 07.10.1987
Country:  USA |
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Damien James: American Basketball Phenom
Early Life and College CareerDamien James, born in Nacogdoches, Texas, honed his basketball skills at Nacogdoches High School. He later joined the University of Texas Longhorns, where he made a significant impact as a freshman, averaging 7.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game.
University Statistics
Freshman Season (2006-2007):35 games, 25.9 minutes, 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 0.6 steals, 1.2 blocks
Sophomore Season (2007-2008):38 games, 31.2 minutes, 13.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 1.3 blocks
Junior Season (2008-2009):35 games, 29.5 minutes, 15.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 0.9 blocks
Senior Season (2009-2010):34 games, 30.3 minutes, 18.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.2 blocks
NBA Draft
Damien James entered the 2010 NBA Draft and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 24th overall pick. However, his rights were traded to the New Jersey Nets after a series of transactions.
