Bryce James Begins College Basketball With Arizona Wildcats

Bryce James, the youngest son of LeBron James, is stepping into college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats, marking a new chapter for a basketball family that sits perpetually in the public eye. The 18-year-old guard stands about 6-foot-6 and arrives at Arizona as a three- to four-star prospect who played his high school ball at Sierra Canyon and helped the program capture a California Division I title. Bryce is set to begin his freshman season this fall, with his college debut scheduled for the opening week of the season in a Week 1 matchup against the Florida Gators in Las Vegas.

Bryce committed to the University of Arizona in January 2025, choosing a program led by a head coach who has already set NCAA Division I benchmarks in his first two seasons. The Wildcats are known for an up-tempo, guard-friendly system that could suit Bryce’s length and shooting ability as he transitions from high school to college competition. His path to Arizona included talks and visits with multiple programs, and he enters the season as a recognized talent with room to grow, including an experience-rich environment in the Pac-12’s early schedule. In his prep years at Sierra Canyon, Bryce...