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Los Angeles Lakers has been a team full of legacies and Star players and LeBron James might be up there at the top with all the legends. James Joined Lakers during 2018-19 and has been phenomenal since then. The Lakers and James bond further elevated in 2024 when LeBron James's son Bronny James featured for Lakers and the dru became the first father-son duo to play for the same in the sports history. But now the new that comes to the fans have been little disheartening, Bryce James, the younger son of NBA star LeBron James, has officially committed to the University of Arizona, joining the Wildcats’ 2025 recruiting class. He made the announcement on Instagram with the caption, "100% committed."
Bryce James has big shoes to fill. His father, a four-time NBA champion, four-time NBA MVP, and holder of four Olympic medals (three gold and one silver) with Team USA, has set a remarkable standard. His brother, Bronny, was a 4-star recruit and ranked as the No. 28 prospect in the nation before being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. With such a strong family foundation, fans are eager to see how Bryce's basketball journey develops and what lies ahead for him.
Recruiting Journey and Offers
The four-star prospect, who hails from Sierra Canyon High School in California, had previously received offers from various schools, including Ohio State and Duquesne. Duquesne, in fact, was the first program to extend an offer to James in the summer of 2022. James also visited Ohio State unofficially in the fall of 2023 before recently visiting Arizona, where he ultimately made his decision to commit.
Savannah James, wife of LeBron James shared a post on her Instagram handle and expressed how proud she was of him.
"So proud of you @_justbryce!! Your silent hustle has definitely not gone unnoticed!! I’m so excited for you and I can’t wait to cheer you on through this journey! Down!" Savannah wrote.
Performance Highlights
During the 2023 Nike EYBL circuit with the Strive For Greatness grassroots program, James showcased his skills in 14 games, averaging 6.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and shooting 39% from the field. He was especially effective from beyond the arc, making 36.8% of his three-point attempts. His standout performance came against NightRydas Elite, where he posted 21 points and six rebounds while shooting 5-for-9 from three-point range. He also had a solid showing at the prestigious Nike Peach Jam, where he averaged 5.6 points over five games, including a 12-point game in 23 minutes against NightRydas Elite.
USA Basketball and Family Connections
James’ talents were recognized when he was invited to the USA Basketball under-17 national team training camp in June. The younger James joins his brother, Bronny, in the spotlight. Bronny played one season at USC before turning professional, where his debut season was impacted by a cardiac arrest incident during a team workout the summer before his freshman year. Bronny was eventually drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Arizona’s 2025 Recruiting Class
With James' commitment, Arizona has secured two players in its 2025 class. In addition to James, the Wildcats welcomed top-25 prospect Dwayne Aristode, who had committed in October and officially signed during the early signing period. Head coach Tommy Lloyd is still pursuing additional high-level prospects for 2025, with Koa Peat (ranked No. 8 in the ESPN 100), Brayden Burries (No. 10), and Alijah Arenas (No. 15) being some of the top remaining targets. Arenas recently reclassified to the senior class for 2025.
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