Rochester RazorSharks welcome back Helton

James Helton

Rochester RazorSharks landed 31-year old swingman James Helton (198-91kg-85, college: West Virginia State). It is actually his comeback to Rochester RazorSharks as he has played here before. Helton played in the summer at Columbus Condors (CBA). He helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in North Division. They also advanced to the league semifinals.
The previous (2015) summer Helton played at another team Rochester RazorSharks where in 17 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 5.8rpg, 2.6apg and 1.3spg in 2015 season. He contributed to his team winning the PBL Eastern Division title (twice). It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to USBasket.com All-PBL Honorable Mention.
Helton received All-WVIAC 1st Team award back in 2008 at his college time.
Helton is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, PBL (Charleston G., Carolina Pee Dee and Danville Riverhawks), MPBA (Lima Express) and ABA (Columbus BS).
Helton attended previously one of camps at Eurobasket Summer League on he way to pro basketball.
He attended West Virginia State until 2008 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.
Let's have closer look into Helton's outlook: Poses serious matchup problems for opponents with his ability to shoot the three and slash to the basket; posesses a wiry body and the ability to play the two, three and four positions; He is also a tenacious defender who is very long and plays much bigger than he is; James broke out his senior year with an unbelievable campaign posting remarkable numbers. A very good athlete with a 6'9" wing span.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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