“Senior” at Sierra Canyon High School at the start of the school year, Bronny James is only a year away from entering university. Enrolled in high school in the northwest suburbs of Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, when his father signed with the Lakers, the young 17-year-old point guard was first a “role player” during his first two seasons, before take the lead last season.
But it was really this summer that the eldest of “King James” made an impression and reached a milestone on an individual basis, displaying a very good level during the Nike Peach Jam, the final tournament of the season on the circuit. AAU for teams sponsored by the “Swoosh” brand (averages of 16 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists in six games).
Bronny James’ good performances at the Peach Jam have had the effect, unsurprisingly, of giving a boost to his recruitment. While the subject was particularly hermetic to leaks in recent months, with the exception of Duke’s interest in it, we have begun to see it a little more clearly for several weeks.
Heavyweights show interest
In a recent file, ESPN reported that several large university programs had entered the dance after the summer performances of the leader, ranked 38th among the best high school students of the promotion of 2023.
« Even though his recruiting is still in its preliminary stages, there is some kind of consensus that he will choose the NCAA over the G-League (Ignite), or another developmental league. It is notably followed, at present, by UCLA, USC, Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon, among others. “, enumerated Paul Biancardi, specialist in university recruitment at ESPN.
Five leading programs in NCAA and as many tracks likely to make sense.
For UCLA and USC, there is the argument of proximity, since both campuses are located in the suburbs of Los Angeles. If LeBron James decided to extend with the Lakers to finish his career there, the Bruins and the Trojans would then perhaps have the preference of the father… For Michigan, it is the presence of Juwan Howard which can be favorable, since the current coach of the Wolverines is a former teammate of “LBJ” in Miami.
But it’s surely Ohio State, right now, which is the program best placed in LeBron James’ eyes in the race to recruit his son, given that the Lakers superstar is an Ohio native. and that he has always displayed his attachment to the Buckeyes…
