Nigel James Jr. is Marquette’s downhill freshman guard with real Big East juice
In the 2025-26 season, Nigel James Jr. broke out for Marquette as a 6-foot guard who averaged 16.4 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 47.0% from the field and 34.7% from three. He’s at his best attacking the rim, playing with confidence, and creating pressure on defenses; local coverage also highlights how elite he already is at getting to the basket for his size. If your team wants a quick, tough, competitive guard who can score and make plays, he’s the kind of fit that makes coaches lean forward.
