Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA icon LeBron James, has officially committed to the University of Arizona as part of their 2025 recruiting class. The announcement was made on Instagram, where Bryce shared a photoshopped image of himself in a Wildcats uniform alongside head coach Tommy Lloyd, declaring his “100% committed” status.
LeBron James celebrated his son’s commitment by sharing the same graphic on his Instagram, expressing his pride with a heartfelt message that read, “CONGRATULATIONS MAXIMUS!! SO PROUD OF YOU!!!”
Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the 17-year-old small forward had a notable performance in the previous season, participating in 14 games with his father’s Strive for Greatness team in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. He averaged 6.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, achieving a shooting percentage of 39% from the field and 36.8% from beyond the arc. Along with Arizona, Bryce received offers from Ohio State and Duquesne, the latter being coached by Dru Joyce III, a close friend of LeBron.
Bryce joins another recruit, Dwayne Aristode, in Arizona’s 2025 class, as the team actively pursues additional top talent, including top-15 players Koa Peat, Brayden Burries, and Alijah Arenas.
In a related note, LeBron’s eldest son, Bronny, recently achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in a game. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, Bronny’s journey has had its challenges, including recovering from a cardiac arrest incident that cut short his season with USC.
LeBron has openly discussed his potential to continue playing at a high level for several more years, though he has indicated he will make choices that are best for his family and future.
This commitment not only marks a significant milestone for Bryce James but also highlights the ongoing athletic legacy of the James family, signaling a hopeful future both for Bryce and Arizona basketball fans.
With Bryce’s commitment to the Wildcats, there is ample reason for excitement and optimism about the evolution of college basketball in the coming years.