Bronnie James’ long and winding hiring process seems to be slowly coming to an end. Bronnie, the eldest son of Lakers superstar LeBron James and a Top 40 prospect in the 2023 class, appears to have narrowed down the list of finalists to: Ohio, USC When Oregonby LA TimesReports also say young James is expected to make a final decision at the end of Sierra Canyon High School’s senior season.
James’ recruiting has been the subject of intense interest and speculation in college basketball circles for months, but remains a mystery both publicly and privately. , despite his fame as the son of the NBA’s most popular team’s biggest star, there was little to no indication of which school he endorsed.
Ohio State scored a visit with James last fall shortly after a job site reported that Oregon was the frontrunner, and USC entered the mix to push his commitments shortly thereafter. Trojans have an advantage over the field if he wants to stay close to home. Ohio, for example, is LeBron’s favorite school and is in the state where he was born.Also, Oregon is the alma mater of Nike founder Phil his Knight, and Bronnie is already Signed NIL contract with Nike to keep him in the family with his father.
It’s long been unclear how good Bronnie’s prospects are due to how difficult it is to separate a father’s greatness from his son’s expectations without projection. He moved up to 34th overall in the 2023 Prospect Rankings. This is fueled by his selfless play, high IQ, improved shot, and an equally impressive high school season as his fantastic summer of 2022.
His growth over the past few months made him an attractive target for teams as he focused on college as his next option, and his growth and prospects as a player push him into the mix as a 2024 draft candidate. I got
