Bronny James Jr. – Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty
After one season with USC that was shortened due to a medical emergency, Bronny James Jr. is reportedly entering the Transfer Portal.
LeBron James has been vocal about his desire to play in the NBA alongside his son Bryce, who is currently a senior in high school, and Bronny who’s playing basketball for the University of Southern California. Despite suffering a cardiac arrest last year, Bronny was able to rejoin the team and make a push towards the end of the season.
The eldest James son is currently averaging 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and holds a 36% FG–but a new report alleges that while he’s excelling at a collegiate level, he might already have his sights set on the NBA.
According to On3, Hall of Fame reporter Dick Weiss dropped a bombshell that Bronny was planning on entering the Transfer Portal.
“USC freshman guard Bronny James is entering the transfer portal. Good for him. Needs to get away from the Hollywood hype. Best of luck to LeBron’s kid.” Weiss wrote on X.
He then deleted the tweet shortly after.
REPORT: Bronny James plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per @HoopsWeiss????https://t.co/rN54XHgBHi pic.twitter.com/EAdevtnrCq
— On3 (@On3sports) April 2, 2024
Even with Weiss backtracking his reputation for accuracy was louder than the retraction. He has been hands-on with Bronny’s college career and wouldn’t tweet something that serious without a reliable source or proof. After deleting the initial tweet he revealed he couldn’t confirm the story but cosigned the idea.
“Can’t confirm Bronny James story guys,” Weiss posted. “Still think it’s an idea whose time has come. Make sense if it happens. I love the kid, think he could be a star elsewhere.”
can't confirm Bronny James story guys. still think its an idea whose time has come. make sense if it happens. I love the kid, think he could be a star elsewhere.
— Dick Weiss (@HoopsWeiss) April 3, 2024
On, April 1 USC men’s basketball head coach Andy Enfield announced he was leaving the program after 11 seasons according to NBC Los Angeles. When a head coach leaves a mass exodus of star players usually follows. This same thing happened when Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban called it quits and students flooded the Transfer portal.
Before committing to USC LeBron’s oldest son teased a commitment to Ohio State. In his official visit alongside LeBron, fans chanted “We want Bronny” during the school’s football game.
You can watch highlights of Bronny’s first season with USC below.
