Lucas: Rapid Reactions

Posted Dec 16, 2014
No one is calling Joel James "Kareem" just yet, but he's demonstrated a reliable lefty skyhook over the last couple of weeks. He nearly made one at Kentucky on Saturday, and did drain one on Tuesday night. With James' bulk, the shot is nearly unblockable when he motors across the lane, and it's a shot you just don't see very much anymore in college basketball. (GoHeels.com)

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