The new head coach Pat Kelsey of the Louisville men’s basketball team is eyeing yet another potential in the Class of 2025.
Glen Head, New York Guard Nigel James of Long Island Lutheran announced on Thursday that he had received a scholarship offer from the Cardinals. He has had offers from about 20 D1 schools, including Marquette, Providence, Syracuse, St. John’s, and others.
Being a 6-foot-0, 165-pound point guard, he is among the best players in New York. According to 247Sports’ internal rankings, he is ranked as high as the 91st prospect in the cycle, and according to ESPN, he is the third-best player in New York. He is ranked as a four-star prospect and the 104th overall recruit by 247Sports Composite.
James assisted in leading Long Island Lutheran to a 21-5 overall record in his junior year, which included a 10-2 record in the Nike EYBL Scholastic circuit. During those 12 games, James shot 44.0 percent from three-point range and 54.0 percent from the field, averaging 11.9 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game.
James is now Louisville’s sixth 2025 prospect to earn an offer under the new management.
