Damion James Takes a Mulligan, Returns to Texas Longhorns Basketball

Posted by Barking Carnival on August-16-2009 Add Comments

Recently, Damion James withdrew his name from the NBA Draft in what could be considered a very wise decision and a boost for Texas basketball in 2009/10 season.

The NBA is no place to find confidence in your jump shot. After last season, although painful at times, Texas fans saw Damion willing and fairly capable of shooting the ball from 15 feet and beyond (32 percent from 3-point range).

Developing a jump shot may not have always been in the best interest of Texas basketball but the opportunity was there for James to improve his shooting in the 2008/09 season.

Lacking a second outside shooting option to Abrams, James had the confidence to step up and fill the void when Mason, Ward, Balbay, and Atchley were not shoot...

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