Mario James, - Prep Hoops

Mario James

Point Guard

2026 Class

5'10" Height

Lower Richland School

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

One of Saturday’s surprises from a team standpoint was Lower Richland’s victory over the hosts. A key reason behind that win was the second-half play of James, who put up 14 of his 25 points over the final 16:00. Mario’s ability to frequently make the right play gave them an advantage over their opponent, and even though he’s not the most athletic or talented player, he simply provides a high floor each game. Along with timely scoring, James also chipped in with some work on the glass, forced turnovers, and precision passing.

5 months ago

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Andrew Baxley

Prep Hoops Scout

Mario had a strong showing for Lower Richland despite the first-round loss. James is a calming force with the ball in his hands for the offense, rarely sitting for long stretches and always initiating sets when on the floor. Mario displayed a nice balance of scoring and facilitating, putting up 6 Points and 9 Assists while also adding 4 Steals. On the offensive end, his vision stood out as he threw some great passes in tight windows and found open guys when in the lane. On the defensive end, he picked up with good ball pressure and had active hands to force turnovers.

1 year ago