Projection at the next levelĭespite a strong run this summer on the EYBL circuit and a continued ascent this winter with Sierra Canyon, James is a four-star prospect ranked just outside the top-30 national rankings and clearly outside the five-star projections that would put him in the category of a likely one-and-done. Either way it appears he's zeroed in on three schools ranging from the two west coast schools (Oregon, USC) and the school from the state LeBron was born and raised in (Ohio State). But it's not clear if either school has maintained contact with him, much less if those offers still stand. Six-plus years ago, Duke and Kentucky reportedly had extended standing offers to Bronny. Soon enough, in early August-after LeBron tells me, "The greatest thing I can see right now is my two boys on the same team"-Bryce and Bronny share the floor for the first time while playing for the California Basketball Club on an overseas tour, and LeBron is overwhelmed, tweeting, "This is INSANE!! I'm EMOTIONAL AF!!WOW." And the future is getting a bit clearer: When I check in with LeBron in late August he says that Bronny now "wants to go the college route," and later that week Bryce receives his first DI offer, from Duquesne's Keith Dambrot, LeBron's old high school coach. "I think it would be really cool for him to start with collegiate basketball, just to start his legacy there," he says. Savannah tells me Bronny "wants to have a collegiate career," and I get the sense that she would like that as well. LeBron talks through the options, giving each equal weight, and says they'll decide in a family sit-down. When I sit with them, the family is undecided. That seems to be all but confirmed as news broke this week of his final three schools and an imminent commitment. In an article with Sports Illustrated last August, even the James family - both father LeBron and mother Savannah - hinted that college is increasingly looking like the most likely path forward. Staffs at schools rumored as possible landing spots were not giving indications that he was a viable target and believed him to be uninterested in attending college. Just months ago there was a wide expectation within the industry that turning pro out of high school - either to go to the G League Ignite, the NBL in Australia or perhaps with Overtime Elite - was the most likely path he'd take. He was named to the West roster alongside five-star USC guard signee Isaiah Collier and four-star Oregon forward commit Mookie Cook, both of which are headed to schools reportedly under final consideration by Bronny.īy all indications, college is the likeliest option for Bronny James now. Bronny is the only of the 24 currently not committed to a school or other pro path for next season. The rosters for the 2023 McDonald's All-American teams were released and Bronny was one of 24 players to earn this year's distinction as one of the best players in high school basketball. Bronny earns McDonald's All-American honors Top five recruits Isaiah Collier and Kentucky-bound five-stars Justin Edwards and DJ Wagner were also among those named to the U.S. roster for the event, which features all the best prospects from around the globe, and included James along with a host of likely future NBA players. USA Basketball on Tuesday released the full U.S. The prestigious annual Nike Hoop Summit, held each year at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, sponsored by Nike and organized by USA Basketball, will feature Bronny on its U.S. who goes by "Bronny" - as we turn a corner in his recruitment process. So where will he go? Here is the latest on LeBron James Jr. It's been a long and winding recruitment for Bronny with uncertainty not only about where he will land in college but also if he would go to college at all - there was some speculation he would consider turning pro out of high school at one point - but his future is beginning to crystalize of late and he stands as the highest-rated uncommitted recruit still on the board for the 2023 cycle to add some flair to end his decision-making process. 34 in the national rankings at 247Sports. That rise has only continued in recent months as he checks in now at No. Last summer Bronny had a strong showing on the AAU circuit as he rose from a sub-50 recruit to a borderline top-40 talent. Over the last few months he has blossomed from a fringe NBA player into a potential one-and-done talent, with Ohio State, USC and Oregon reportedly landing in his final three schools with a decision coming sometime soon. That's just a sample of why college teams - and soon, NBA teams - are fascinated with James' development and trajectory. Bronny James dunked over Bryce □ /TWPXoYm5U5- Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) March 28, 2023
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