Josiah-Jordan James signs with Indiana

Former Tennessee men’s basketball player Josiah-Jordan James signed a contract with Indiana.

James signed an Exhibit 10 contract and will play for Indiana in the NBA Summer League.

An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year minimum salary contract and invitation to the Pacers’ practice and a try-out. Indiana will control James’ contractual rights. The team has the right to turn the deal into a G-League contract or a two-way contract.

James averaged 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game during his final year with the Vols. He totaled nine points and nine rebounds in Tennessee’s win against Texas in the NCAA Tournament second-round.

He recorded 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Vols’ win over Creighton in the Sweet 16.

James was the first 5-star player to be signed by head coach Rick Barnes .