Angelo State University Athletics

Junior season (2017-18): Played in 29 games, starting 23...converted 124 of 247 field goals for a percentage of .502...made 66 free throws which ranked third on the team...tied for the team lead in total rebounds with 172...led the team in steals with 51...averaged 11.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest.

San Jacinto College
Sophomore: Kirksey average 8.7 points per game, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists while shooting 43% from the field in 35 games played … James had three games having a double-double and five games having 10 or more rebounds ... Scored a career high 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in a win against North American University 110-87.
 
Clarendon College
Freshman: 3rd team all-Delco, 2nd team all-state defensive team … team highlights include District 1 champions, state champions runner-ups in 2013 … averaged 18.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists as a freshman.
 
High School
Played at Chester High School for legendary Coach Larry Yarbray Jr. …  Going into his senior season his high school team was on a 58-game winning streak and back-to-back high school state championship teams.