The most famous recruit in the Class of 2023 also stands as the last uncommitted prospect. Four-star Bronny James, the eldest son of Lakers star LeBron James, is still deciding where he will take his talents next season (though, to be clear, South Beach has been ruled out).
Bronny is reportedly down to a final three of Ohio State, Oregon and USC, each of which offers something unique to him and his prospects of developing into a future NBA player. Ranked No. 34 in his class, it’s no sure thing he’ll have a path straight to the pros, much less as a one-and-done. However, his development in recent months suggests his high IQ, selfless play and shooting ability from the guard spot has at least positioned him to join his father in the NBA.
So where will he land after his high school career at Sierra Canyon comes to an end? Which finalists are in the best position to secure his commitment? Let’s dive a little deeper below into his options with a look at each of the three — ranked starting with the best fit.
1. USC
When your father’s net worth starts with the letter “B,” geographical proximity to family and general convenience is probably relative and maybe not all that important a deciding factor. But when an option like USC is less than 10 minutes away from the Crypto.com Arena, where LeBron currently plays, it’s hard to ignore.
Also hard to ignore: USC has been on the radar monitoring Bronny for a long, long time. USC coach Andy Enfield hinted in a 2018 interview that Bronny was on the staff’s watch list years before he was considered a potential one-and-done prospect. An official offer wasn’t reported until last fall, but that seems as if it was only a formality.
USC runs a system under Enfield that prioritizes guard play and is at its best when it has multiple weapons in the backcourt who can function as shooters and creators. Enfield was the mastermind at Florida Gulf Coast during the “Dunk City” era, you’ll recall, which thrived when its guards could push the floor with athletes who could finish above the rim.
Bronny wouldn’t need to be the guy right away, either. USC has already signed No. 1 overall recruit Isaiah Collier to run as its lead guard. That’d likely free him up to be a do-it-all combo guard where he could flourish in his natural position whose facilitating and selfless style would maximize what USC can do.
2. Oregon
Off the court, Oregon’s fit is…
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