The reviews are in! J.J.’s debut is a smash hit!

This just in from the UGA Sports Communications Office:

ATHENS, GA. — Georgia’s Jasmine James (pictured) was tabbed as the SEC’s Freshman of the Week on Monday, less than 24 hours after helping the No. 21-ranked Lady Bulldogs upset No. 13 Oklahoma in her collegiate debut. The conference office in Birmingham, AL, announced the honor.

James, a 5-9, guard from Bartlett High School Memphis, TN, tied with teammate Porsha Phillips for game-high scoring honors against the Sooners. Each player poured in 15 points, while James also grabbed seven rebounds, dished out an assist and had no turnovers in 34 minutes of playing time. James was 4-of-5 from the free throw and hit both ends of a critical one-and-one with 1:37 left that gave the Lady Bulldogs a three-possession lead.

“JJ’s certainly off to a good start,” head coach Andy Landers said.
James became the first freshman to lead Georgia in scoring in a season opener since current senior Ashley Houts scored 18 points against Rutgers to open the 2006-07 campaign. James is the fifth Lady Bulldog to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors since the award was introduced in 2006. Those players have secured the accolade a total of 10 times.

(Photo courtesy of Georgia Sports Communications)