James, a 6-foot-6 guard averaged 8.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists in his lone season with the Blue Devils, connecting on 51.6% from the field and 41.% beyond the 3-point a

The Charlotte Hornets used the first of their early picks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Duke forward Sion James. At 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, James was named an All-ACC defender, averaging 8.

The Charlotte Hornets have selected Liam McNeeley with the No. 29 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. McNeeley racked up accolades in his one season at Connecticut, earning Big East Freshman of the Year, third-team All-Big East honors and a spot on the conference's All-Freshman Team.