Tulane University men's basketball junior Sion James has been honored as a member of the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District ® Division I Men's Basketball Team, recognizing his impressive performance in the classroom with a 3.79 cumulative GPA and on the court with a career-best 14.0 points per game.

By the Numbers
  • James posted a 3.79 cumulative GPA.
  • He averaged a career-best 14.0 points per game on the court.
  • He started all 31 games for the Green Wave, averaging 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
  • He also won the American Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award twice, in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
  • James led the AAC in minutes per game at 36.75 and recorded 26 games in double figures, including six games with at least 20 points.
State of Play
  • As a team, Tulane posted a 14-17 record during the 2023-24 season.
  • Tulane ranked second in the conference in scoring with 81.94 points per game and had a 47.6 field goal percentage.
  • They also ranked third in the league in three-point percentage at 35.7% and turnover margin at 1.7.
Bottom Line

Sion James' academic and on-court achievements have earned him a well-deserved place in the CSC's Academic All-District ® Division I Men's Basketball Team. His outstanding performance both in the classroom and during games reflects a commendable balance between academics and athletics.