Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, will enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season at USC, according to basketball journalist Dick Weiss.
James’ expected departure from the Trojans comes after the team’s head coach, Andy Enfield, took the same job at SMU. Enfield served as USC’s head coach for 11 seasons.
The Trojans finished 15-18 this season (8-12 in Pac-12 play) and failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament despite their talent.
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USC guard Bronny James (left) passes the ball as his father LeBron James (right) looks on during the second half of a game against Long Beach State on Dec. 10, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
James played in 25 games and started six in his true freshman season. He averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting 36.6 percent from the field.
James suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during the team’s offseason practice in July and missed the Trojans’ first eight games of the season. After his return, he played on a limited minutes basis.
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He made his debut against Long Beach State, dropping four points with three rebounds, two assists, and two steals. James also looked like his father when it came to blocked shots, chasing opponents from behind and brushing them off.
Southern California guard Bronny James (left) tries to fend off Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones during the first half of a game on Dec. 10, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Expectations were high for James since his high school days at Sierra Canyon in Los Angeles. He came out of high school as a four-star recruit, ranked No. 25 nationally in the class of 2023 by On3.
If all goes well, there was some speculation that James would declare for the NBA Draft after his freshman season.
USC Trojans guard Bronny James during a game against the UCLA Bruins on February 24, 2024 at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. (Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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James has not yet made his intentions clear, but entering the transfer portal could indicate he wants a fresh start somewhere in college.
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