James Duncan (basketball)

James Duncan
Shanghai Sharks
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueCBA
Personal information
Born (1977-06-15) June 15, 1977
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Listed height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Career information
CollegeBrock (1998–2001)
Playing career2002–2005
Coaching career2005–present
Career history
As a player:
2002–2004Artland Dragons
2004–2005Düsseldorf Magics
As a coach:
2005–2007Artland Dragons (assistant)
2006–2007→U18 Quakenbrück
2006–2007→Youth Dragons
2007–2008Bree B.B.C. (assistant)
2008–2010Artland Dragons (assistant)
2011–2014Brose Bamberg (assistant)
2011–2013TSV Tröster Breitengüßbach
2014Rizing Fukuoka
2015–2016Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor (assistant)
2016–2018Toyota Antelopes (assistant)
2018–2019Toyama Grouses (assistant)
2019–2021Sydney Kings (assistant)
2021–2022Brisbane Bullets
2024Shanghai Sharks (assistant)
2024Shanghai Sharks (interim)
2024–presentShanghai Sharks (assistant)

James-Earl Duncan (born June 15, 1977) is a Canadian basketball coach and former player. He served as head coach of the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) between June 2021 and November 2022.

In June 2024, Duncan was hired as assistant coach of the Shanghai Sharks. In October 2024, Duncan became head coach of the Shanghai Sharks. In November 2024, Duncan became assistant coach of the Shanghai Sharks.