Courtney James
Courtney James (born December 24, 1976 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is an American retired professional basketball player. James played collegiately with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He started two seasons for the Gophers before leaving the team in a dispute over a year-long team-imposed suspension.[1] James played with GS Larissa for part of a season in Greece before returning to continue his professional career in the United States. He joined the Fort Wayne Fury of the Continental Basketball Association after some time off.[1]
He subsequently played with the Gary Steelheads and Dakota Wizards in the same league. In 2002, James again departed to play in Europe, this time with Ludwigsburg in Germany, but returned to the US after only two games. James played in the USBL with the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs and Saint Louis Skyhawks as well before being drafted by the Columbus Riverdragons of the NBDL.[2]
References
- ^ a b Zgoda, Jerry. "Former Gopher James trying to prove himself in CBA." Minneapolis Star-Tribune, March 1, 1999. http://www.startribune.com/templates/Print_This_Story?sid=11663151
- ^ 2003 NBDL Draft Results, March 6, 2003.
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- 1976 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in Germany
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- Cincinnati Stuff players
- Dakota Wizards (CBA) players
- Fort Wayne Fury players
- Forwards (basketball)
- Gymnastikos S. Larissas B.C. players
- Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Indianapolis
- American men's basketball players