Byrce James received a commitment from Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon shooting guard Bryce James. The 2025 prospect chose the Wildcats over offers from Duquesneand Ohio State among others and is the son of Lebron James.
Sources tell WildcatAuthority.com that one of the main reasons why James was drawn to Arizona is Tommy Lloyd's ability to develop players and his patience with that process. James recently took an unofficial to Arizona and came away impressed with the overall campus and approach of the program.
"Bryce James is the son of Lebron James and that means, like his older brother Bronny, he's under the microscope," 247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein writes. "Bryce needs to be given time and space to run his own race though. He may not be the dynamic athlete or playmaker some expect at first, but he is a fundamentally sound player with solid perimeter size and a good early skill-set.
He possesses clear shooting potential with naturally soft touch, compact release, and the ability to make both threes and pull-ups. His left hand is advanced for his age and he also has a good early understanding of the game. Physically, he has a solid build for an underclassman, but is still just growing into his body a bit and so far from a finished product."
Although Bryce does not get as much attention as his brother Bronny, there remains potential assuming that he remains patient.
"Physically, Bryce is a bit bigger than his older brother at the same age," 247Sports National Analyst Eric Bossi writes. "While Bronny recently measured a little under 6-foot-2 without shoes at May's NBA Draft Combine, Bryce measured in two inches taller (again without shoes) during June at USA Basketball's 17U National team trials. Bryce also weighed in at a solid 190-pounds and has proven to be an athletic lob catcher.
"If we've learned anything over past few years it is that we should never underestimate genetics and there's been a long line of late-blooming sons of NBA players to support this. Can Bryce be the next one?
"Recent history, particularly in his own family, says that we shouldn't bet against him making a big leap as a senior. However, as he looks to finish out the summer, it's important that expectations continued to be tempered and that he be allowed to run his own race -- which is currently moving at a bit of a slower pace."
James becomes the second commitment in the 2025 class behind Dwayne Aristode and is close friends with multiple Arizona targets, including elite 2025 point guard Brayden Burries.
The commitment of James does not negatively impact any of Arizona's other targets, which are Burries, Koa Peat, and Alijah Arenas. If anything, the commitment of the three-star James likely helps the Wildcats with a few of them.
Source: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/article/arizona-basketball-commitment-bryce-james-243214949/
Sources tell WildcatAuthority.com that one of the main reasons why James was drawn to Arizona is Tommy Lloyd's ability to develop players and his patience with that process. James recently took an unofficial to Arizona and came away impressed with the overall campus and approach of the program.
"Bryce James is the son of Lebron James and that means, like his older brother Bronny, he's under the microscope," 247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein writes. "Bryce needs to be given time and space to run his own race though. He may not be the dynamic athlete or playmaker some expect at first, but he is a fundamentally sound player with solid perimeter size and a good early skill-set.
He possesses clear shooting potential with naturally soft touch, compact release, and the ability to make both threes and pull-ups. His left hand is advanced for his age and he also has a good early understanding of the game. Physically, he has a solid build for an underclassman, but is still just growing into his body a bit and so far from a finished product."
Although Bryce does not get as much attention as his brother Bronny, there remains potential assuming that he remains patient.
"Physically, Bryce is a bit bigger than his older brother at the same age," 247Sports National Analyst Eric Bossi writes. "While Bronny recently measured a little under 6-foot-2 without shoes at May's NBA Draft Combine, Bryce measured in two inches taller (again without shoes) during June at USA Basketball's 17U National team trials. Bryce also weighed in at a solid 190-pounds and has proven to be an athletic lob catcher.
"If we've learned anything over past few years it is that we should never underestimate genetics and there's been a long line of late-blooming sons of NBA players to support this. Can Bryce be the next one?
"Recent history, particularly in his own family, says that we shouldn't bet against him making a big leap as a senior. However, as he looks to finish out the summer, it's important that expectations continued to be tempered and that he be allowed to run his own race -- which is currently moving at a bit of a slower pace."
James becomes the second commitment in the 2025 class behind Dwayne Aristode and is close friends with multiple Arizona targets, including elite 2025 point guard Brayden Burries.
The commitment of James does not negatively impact any of Arizona's other targets, which are Burries, Koa Peat, and Alijah Arenas. If anything, the commitment of the three-star James likely helps the Wildcats with a few of them.
Source: https://247sports.com/college/arizona/article/arizona-basketball-commitment-bryce-james-243214949/
