Bryce James, Younger Son of Lakers’ Superstar LeBron James, Commits to Arizona

03 Jan 2025 ScoreWaves Staff view

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Bryce James, son of NBA legend LeBron James, has committed to Arizona as part of the Wildcats’ 2025 class. The 17-year-old did have offers from other universities and basketball programs, but his decision to join the Wildcats is 100% confirmed now. James made his announcement on Instagram, with the caption "100% committed."

LeBron James couldn’t hold back his excitement after his son Bryce made his big college decision. Taking to social media, he proudly wrote, “CONGRATULATIONS MAXIMUS!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!” Bryce, a talented four-star prospect currently plying his trade at Sierra Canyon, had his pick of top programs before committing to the Arizona Wildcats. His college options included Ohio State and Duquesne, both of which were strong contenders. Duquesne were actually the first University to offer him a scholarship back in the summer of 2022, while Ohio State hosted Bryce for an unofficial visit in the fall of 2023. Most recently, Bryce even made a stop at Arizona State to weigh his options.

Leading up to his announcement, many believed Ohio State had the inside track for Bryce James. It made sense—after all, it’s his home state, and it’s where LeBron himself might have played if he hadn’t jumped straight to the NBA from high school. Duquesne was another strong contender, with a unique connection: their head coach, Dru Joyce III, was LeBron’s high school teammate. That bond made the Dukes a seemingly logical choice for Bryce as well. But in a twist that caught many by surprise, Bryce opted for the Arizona Wildcats instead.

Arizona’s 2025 recruiting class is shaping up nicely, with James joining forces with top-25 prospect Dwayne Aristode, who committed to the Wildcats back in October and signed during the early signing period. Head coach Tommy Lloyd isn’t done yet, though. The Wildcats have their sights set on three elite prospects: Koa Peat (ranked No. 8 in the ESPN 100), Brayden Burries (No. 10), and Alijah Arenas (No. 15), who recently reclassified to the senior class from 2026.

Last spring, James had an impressive run with the Strive For Greatness (SFG) grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit. Across 14 games, he averaged 6.9 points and 2.2 rebounds, showing solid shooting with a 39% field goal percentage and a strong 36.8% from beyond the arc in about 22 minutes per game. He also had five games at the Nike Peach Jam, where he averaged 5.6 points. His talent didn’t go unnoticed—he was even invited to the USA Basketball under-17 national team training camp last June. With Bryce locking in his future with the Wildcats, could we actually see LeBron, Bronny, and Bryce all playing on the same team in 2026 or 2027? Hey, stranger things have definitely happened in the world of sports! It’s not completely out of the question, and the idea of a family trio in the NBA would be something truly special.