Wednesday, Jun. 30
Tim James
Drafted by:
Miami, Round 1, pick 25.

 
EXPERT ANALYSIS
  "Tim James stands about 6-7 and is a superior athletic specimen. James can run and jump with the best in the draft, and was a high-jump champion in college. James made his bones in the post and along the baseline his first few years at Miami, and only this season showed his ability to step out on the perimeter. James has a good mid-range shot along the baseline and can hit the perimeter jumper when he's left open, but still hasnt shown the ability to put the ball to the wood and get somewhere.

James likes to take 3-pointers as the trailer on the break, but rarely takes one or two dribbles and pulls up. James will have to play the small forward spot, which will be a difficult transition. He is not a great ballhandler or shooter; rather, he is more of an offensive rebounder and finisher that can play inside and step out on occasion. James' intensity is sometimes an issue, as he will float on the perimeter in some games."
-- ESPN's Jay Bilas

College: Miami (Fla.)
Height: 6-7
Weight: 221 pounds
Position: Forward
Age: 22 (Dec. 25, 1976)
Birthplace: Miami, Fla.

Career highlights

  • Named Third Team All-America by The Associated Press and the NABC as a senior
  • Finished career ranked fourth on Miami's scoring list (1,713), fifth in rebounding (856) and second in blocks (224)
  • Ranks 17th on all-time Big East scoring list (1,062) and eighth on the all-time rebounding list (545)
  • Is only the 10th player in Miami history to record over 1,000 points and 600 career rebounds
  • Two-time Big East Champion in the high jump (1996 and 1997) as a member of the Hurricane's track team
  • Had his number 40 retired prior to the Hurricanes' regular season finale, joining Hall of Famer Rick Barry as the only Miami players so honored

    College highlights
    Senior

  • Selected the Big East Co-Player of the Year with Connecticut's Richard Hamilton
  • Named to the All-Big East First team for the second consecutive year
  • Started all 30 games and led the team in scoring (18.6 ppg), rebounding (8.2 rpg), blocks (2.2 bpg) and double-doubles (10)
  • Led team with 29 points and 11 rebounds in win over Ohio State
  • Scored a team-high 22 points in win over No. 10 St. John's and 31 points and 10 rebounds against Seton Hall
  • Averaged 18.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game in the Big East Tournament
  • Averaged 14 points and 7.5 rebounds in two NCAA Tournament games

    Junior

  • First-Team All-Big East selection
  • Led the team in scoring (16.8 ppg), rebounding (9.4 rpg), blocks (45), field goals (184), field goals attempted (379), minutes played (890) and dunks (38)
  • Big East's leader in rebounding and ranked second in the conference with 13 double-doubles
  • Scored in double figures in 26 of 28 games, including nine 20-point performances
  • Recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and a career-high six steals at Notre Dame
  • Scored 19 points and grabbed 17 rebounds against 19th-ranked West Virginia (2/28/98)

    Sophomore

  • Led team in scoring (405 points, 14.0 ppg), field goals made (165), field goals attempted (380), rebounds (196) and blocks (64)
  • Scored in double figures 25 times, including 15 consecutive games
  • Named the unanimous MVP of the Orange Bowl Classic (Dec. 28, 1996) after recording a game-high 18 points and a team-high 11 rebounds
  • Averaged 13 points and 6.5 rebounds in 35.5 minutes per game in two Big East Tournament games.

    Freshman

  • Played in all 28 games, leading the team in scoring six times, rebounding nine times and posting three 20-point performances
  • Selected to the Big East Conference All-Rookie Team
  • Led the team in field goals made (117), blocks (50, and offensive rebounds (71)
  • Tied the UM single-game record and established a Hurricane freshman record for blocked shots with his career-high eight against West Virginia (Feb. 6, 1996)

    College statistics
    SEASON G FGM FGA PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST PTS AVG
    1995-9628117221.5294685.5411511228210.1
    1996-9729165380.43473120.6081963540514.0
    1997-9828184379.48597144.6742631246916.8
    1998-9930215.451.477115165.6972462455718.6
    TOTALS1156811431.476331514.64485683171314.9
    Three-point field goals: 1995-96, 2-for-6 (.333); 1996-97, 2-for-8 (.250); 1997-98, 4-for-17 (.235); 1998-99, 12-for-41 (.293). Totals: 20-for-72 (.278).











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