Brandon James

Weight:
133
Year:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.
High School:
Perry Meridian

2016-17 (R-Freshman)
Transferred to Indiana from Old Dominion University ... entered the Midlands Championships unattached.

2015-16 (Redshirt)
Went 19-12 competing at 133 and 141 in open tournaments as a redshirt... Earned four major decisions, two tech. falls and three pins... Placed third at the Clarion and Cleveland State Opens... Went 4-2 at the East Stroudsburg Open and 3-2 at the National Collegiate Open. C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll

Prep: A four-time Indiana State place winner for Perry Meridian High School, taking third in 2015, second in 2014, fifth in 2013 and third in 2012… Was a three-time Fargo All-American, placing seventh in Junior Freestyle in 2013, sixth in Cadet Freestyle in 2012 and eighth in Cadet Freestyle in 2011… Took third at FloNationals … Finished eighth at the 2012 Super32 Pre-Season Tournament … Won the 2011 USAW Preseason Nationals … Ranked top 20 at 132 lbs. in all polls and was listed as No. 55 senior recruit by FloWrestling ... Compiled career record of 238-7 ... born May 30, 1996... Son of Richard James and Nettie Viera... Has one brother, Tyler ... Majoring in international business.