James Singleton

Who is James Singleton?

James Alexander Singleton is an American professional basketball player. He stands 6 feet 8 inches, weighs 230 pounds, and can play the small forward and power forward positions.

During his college career, Singleton attended Pearl River Community College and Murray State University. In his two years at Murray State, he averaged 13.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 60 games. He was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team in 2002 and First Team in 2003. He also led the OVC in rebounds in 2003.

Undrafted by an NBA franchise, Singleton began his professional career in Italy playing with the Sicc Cucine Jesi during the 2003–04 season, averaging 20.8 points and 12 rebounds per game. He received Eurobasket All-Italian Lega2 Player of the Year award.

He later signed with the Olimpia Milano team. He averaged 11.5 points, 8.6 rebounds and two steals in 46 games during the 2004–05 season, helping his team reach the Italian SerieA League Finals. He was named Most Valuable Player of the 2005 Italian League All-Star Game. During his tenure, Singleton was a fan favorite for his high-flying acrobatics and his tenacious defense.