Another milestone for the James family has arrived as Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, has committed to play Division I college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. The announcement was made on Bryce’s Instagram account on Wednesday, sparking excitement among fans and sports enthusiasts, reported by Fox Sports.
Bryce James, a 6-foot-4, 165-pound shooting guard at Sierra Canyon High School in California, is ranked as a three-star recruit in the class of 2025 by Rivals. His decision comes after visits to notable programs, including USC—where his older brother Bronny played a season—and Notre Dame earlier this fall. Throughout his recruitment journey, he received offers from Ohio State, Duquesne, and the Fighting Irish.
The commitment was highlighted by Rivals on Twitter with the announcement:
“BREAKING: Bryce James has announced on Instagram that he has committed to Arizona 🔥🏀”
LeBron James shared his pride and enthusiasm for his son’s decision in a heartfelt Instagram post. Captioned with “🐻 DOWN⬇️!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS MAXIMUS!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🤎🤎🤎🥺🥺🥺🤴🏾 #JamesGang👑,” the post underscores the family’s support for Bryce as he embarks on this next chapter.
Bryce’s high school basketball career has been marked by changes in schools. After beginning at Sierra Canyon, he transferred to Campbell Hall in May 2023, moved again to Notre Dame High three months later, and ultimately returned to Sierra Canyon in November 2023. Despite these transitions, his talent and potential have remained undeniable.
Like his brother Bronny, Bryce benefits from an NIL deal with Klutch Sports, the agency that has represented their father, LeBron James, for years. The endorsement aligns with the James family’s prominence both on and off the court, further cementing Bryce’s status as a rising star.
As Bryce takes the next step in his basketball journey with the Arizona Wildcats, the James legacy in basketball continues to flourish. Fans will undoubtedly watch closely as another member of the “James Gang” strives to make his mark in collegiate athletics.