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Hall of Famer Edgerrin James Publicly Addresses Son Jizzle’s Substance-Abuse Struggles Amid College-Basketball Dismissals
9/9/2026, 1:54:38 AM
Core Event
The post coincided with reports that Jizzle had been removed from the men’s basketball rosters at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
Background & Context
Jizzle James was a four-star point-guard recruit who began his collegiate career at the University of Cincinnati, playing three seasons (2023-2026) and appearing in 95 games. He started 21 of 23 games after returning to the Bearcats in December 2025, averaging 10.9 points, just over two assists and two rebounds per contest. In the summer of 2025 he was dismissed by head coach Wes Miller for “personal issues,” later re-added to the roster, and then transferred to Charlotte following Miller’s move to that program.
Roster Changes and Institutional Responses
- University of Cincinnati issued a cease-and-desist notice prohibiting Jizzle from using the school’s name, logos, or merchandise and barred any public claim that he remained a team member.
- University of North Carolina Charlotte removed Jizzle from its online roster in early September 2026, confirming his dismissal from the program.
- Both institutions declined to comment further, citing the matter as personal.
Official Statements & Responses
- Edgerrin James reiterated his concern for his son, emphasizing emotional support over material assistance.
- Wes Miller described Jizzle’s situation as “personal issues throughout summer” and noted the team’s decision to remove him in July 2025.
- The University of Cincinnati’s written notice warned that any commercial promotion implying current affiliation would be prohibited.
Data & Statistics
- Games played for Cincinnati (2023-2026): 95 total; 23 games in the 2025-26 season after his December return.
- Average per game (2025-26): 10.9 points, ~2 assists, ~2 rebounds.
- Roster status (as of early September 2026): Not listed on either the Cincinnati Bearcats or Charlotte 49ers official rosters.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Some sources list Jizzle as having been added to Charlotte’s roster earlier in the offseason, while later reports confirm his removal before the start of the 2026-27 season.
- The exact nature of the “substance-abuse” issue is not detailed in any public statement, leaving the specific diagnosis and treatment plan undisclosed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Jizzle is dealing with substance abuse and is NOT in the right state of mind right now,” — Edgerrin James
- “If you see him, show him LOVE — but DO NOT give him money, valuables, or anything material. You’re not helping him by feeding the problem. He wants / needs for NOTHING…” — Edgerrin James
- “Jizzle James has been dealing with personal issues throughout summer,” — Wes Miller
- “I have my own merch I made,” — Jizzle James
- “I don’t need y’all jerseys and fu—k Cincinnati for all I care for.” — Edgerrin James
These quotations capture the primary voices of Edgerrin James, Wes Miller, and Jizzle James regarding the substance-abuse concern, the request for non-material support, the coach’s assessment of personal issues, and Jizzle’s own response about merchandise and his feelings toward Cincinnati.
