Duke basketball transfer Sion James withdraws from NBA draft, per report

After he declared for the NBA draft while retaining his eligibility, Duke transfer Sion James withdrew from consideration on Tuesday per a report.

Duke basketball transfer Sion James withdrew from the 2024 NBA draft on Tuesday, according to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein.

James spent the last four seasons with the Tulane Green Wave, but when he entered the transfer portal, he also declared for the draft while retaining eligibility. The distinction allowed him to showcase his talent to scouts while still getting the chance to play a fifth season of college ball.

Rothstein shared the report on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

The 6-foot-6 guard’s decision won’t surprise anyone. Duke already announced what number James will wear next season when it shared the 2024-25 Blue Devils roster. However, the former Green Wave becomes the last member of the team to officially be locked in for next season.

James joins former Purdue sharpshooter Mason Gillis, former Syracuse forward Maliq Brown, and former Rice guard Cameron Sheffield in Duke’s incoming transfer class.

The Cameron Crazies will see James in his first games with a Duke jersey on this fall.