Claim: Despite offers from around Europe, James stayed in Apulia for 2014–15, and would later make his European debut, along with the club, in the Europe-wide third tier EuroChallenge.
Evidence: Despite offers from around Europe, James stayed in Apulia for 2014–15, the only foreigner to do so, in order to "finish his work" after the previous season's playoff defeat. He would make his European debut, along with the club, in the Europe-wide third tier EuroChallenge, ending with 10.7 points, 6 rebounds, 0.5 blocks against 3.2 fouls (the latter 3 in the tournament top 20) as Brindisi reached the quarterfinals.