Recently, at the Galen Center of USC, Bryce James, the junior son of NBA superstar LeBron James, captivated the crowd while playing high school basketball. Bryce substituted for Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California) in the first quarter of the Chosen1 Invitational against Coronado (Las Vegas), while his father and family watched from the courtside.
Five months ago, Bronny, the older sibling of Bryce, resumed basketball on the same court subsequent to experiencing a myocardial infarction. After making his USC debut on Sunday afternoon against Auburn, Bronny was unable to attend his brother’s performance because he was traveling with his squad.
The Sierra Canyon team recently extended their reign of dominance with a 59-point triumph. They held an early lead and defeated Coronado by a score of 83–55 on Saturday evening. Bryce James, a 6-4 shooting guard, recorded three assists, eight points (two from beyond the arc), and a field goal percentage of 45% in twenty-one minutes of action.
Halftime’s 46-18 Sierra Canyon margin proved to be the game-changer. Leading the team in scoring with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, junior wing Bryce Cofield led the team in scoring. Their outstanding performance has improved Sierra Canyon’s record to 10-1. Their subsequent opponent in the upcoming Santa Barbara Tournament will be Burroughs High School.
Bryce James, similar to his sibling Bronny, is maintaining a low profile throughout the recruiting process. In the past, he conducted unofficial visits to Ohio State and USC. Colleges and recruiters are taking note of his jump shooting prowess and deft touch around the basket in particular.
Bryce James possesses exceptional pocket distributing skills, as stated by LeBron James.
Over the course of his son’s basketball career, LeBron James has consistently demonstrated his admiration and encouragement. Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers player gushed on Instagram about the basketball prowess of his younger son Bryce, complimenting a particularly brilliant pocket pass.
“Maximum pocket pass!” wrote James, a senior. You are absolutely crushing it! A pocket ELITE permit! Even experts encounter difficulty performing that maneuver. Bryce was honored for his exceptional performance in Sierra Canyon’s recent 59-point victory, which included numerous other noteworthy plays in addition to the praised pocket pass.
Bryce, a mere junior, has garnered interest from USC in addition to offers from Ohio State and Duquesne due to his consistent development as a player. At this time, Bryce is regarded as a three-star prospect by 247Sports on account of his outstanding abilities, particularly in the domains of passing and shooting.
This is not mere parental pride; it is the endorsement of a seasoned professional—and that is precisely what LeBron James is conveying. His already remarkable skill set will further develop as Bryce continues to play high school basketball, paving the way for a professional basketball career.