Basketball Season Analysis: Joel James Posted Aug 28, 2013 Joel James should eventually be a solid defensive post presence simply because of his bulk. Once he learns how to use that bulk to his advantage-including before his man ever receives the ball-he'll be a much tougher defender than he was as a freshman. With his size, James could become a bigger force on the offensive boards. Just six of his 20 rebounds against ACC teams were offensive. (GoHeels.com)