2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
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Bass, James
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Jersey Number 3
James Bass
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 200
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Banjul, Gambia
- Previous School:
- Campbell Hall School
- High School:
- Campbell Hall School
Bio
BEFORE UTM: Arrived in the United States in 2021…Played two seasons under head coach David Grace at Campbell Hall School in Studio City, Calif.…Was selected as an All Gold Coast League second teamer after averaging 10 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and two steals per game as a senior, helping the Vikings to a 19-10 overall record and an appearance in the CIF-SS Division I tournament semifinals, finishing in the top-25 in the CIFSS standings…Named to the BurlisonOnBasketball.com 2024-25 All-SoCal Senior team…Recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds in a CIF Division I Sweet 16 victory over Chaminade, helping lead the program to its first Division I win in school history…Scored 22 points with 13 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in a big victory over Venice…Had back-to-back strong all-around outings at the prestigious Classic at Damien Tournament, posting 16 points, eight rebounds, five steals and four blocks against Redwood before tallying 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks against Village Christian…Collected 16 points and 11 rebounds against St. Augustine out of San Diego…Dialed up 12 points, 16 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and four steals against Hesperia…Was named Most Valuable Player of the Valley Sports Foundation Battle of the Valley All-Star Game after dropping 30 points…Averaged 10.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per contest against stiff competition as a junior…Helped lead the Vikings to the CIFSS 2AA quarterfinals for the first time in program history and helped CHS to a No. 2 ranking in the 2AA classification in the state of California…Hauled in 13 rebounds and swatted away three blocks in the Sweet 16 round of the California state playoffs…Also played in the 2024 Pangos Best of SoCal League "Cream of the Crop" All-Star Game, showcasing his immense talents against some of the best prospects in the southern region of California…Spent his sophomore season at Central Pointe Academy in Kissimmee, Fla., also the high school alma mater of current Skyhawk teammate Lamine Niang...Helped the White Tigers to the SIAA Florida state championship during the 2022-23 campaign.
PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 25, 2005...Son of Awa Bass and Marcel Preira...Has two siblings, Jeannette Mendez and Marie Preira...Majoring in business.
PERSONAL: Born on Dec. 25, 2005...Son of Awa Bass and Marcel Preira...Has two siblings, Jeannette Mendez and Marie Preira...Majoring in business.
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