James Bell
Yamagata Wyverns/SF/
United StatesPlayer Info
James Bell is an American professional small forward currently with the Yamagata Wyverns in Japan's B.League, valued for his three-point shooting, defensive versatility, and high basketball IQ. The 196-cm wing player was a standout at Villanova University before embarking on a global professional career. Bell has played in top leagues across Europe, including stints in France with JL Bourg, in Germany with medi Bayreuth, and in Turkey. He has consistently been a reliable "3-and-D" specialist, capable of locking down opposing wings and spacing the floor with his shooting. His career journey also includes a season in the NBA G League. Bell's team success includes winning the French Leaders Cup with Bourg. An intelligent and disciplined player, his strengths are his catch-and-shoot accuracy, understanding of defensive schemes, and ability to move without the ball. Now bringing his experience to Japan, Bell serves as a veteran leader and a primary offensive option on the perimeter for the Wyverns, providing them with a proven scorer and defender.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
B2 2025-2026Regular Season
GP
55
MPG
31.16
PPG
16.58
2PM%
47%
3PM%
30%
REB
6.29
AST
4.31
STL
1.09
BLK
0.42
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
B2 2025-2026Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
55
Games Started
51
Minutes
31.16
Points
16.58
Rebound
6.29
Assist
4.31
Block
0.42
Steal
1.09
Field Goal %
38%
3-Point Field Goal %
30%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
0.71
Defensive Rebound
5.58
Turnovers
3.05
Assists/Turnovers
1.4
Personal Fouls
1.91
Total Data
Points
912
Rebound
346
Assist
237
Block
23
Steal
60
Field Goal %
38%
3-Point Field Goal %
30%
Free Throw %
80%
Offensive Rebound
39
Defensive Rebound
307
Turnovers
168
Personal Fouls
105