USC’s Bronny James Declares for 2024 NBA Draft, Enters Transfer Portal
In a surprising move, USC freshman guard Bronny James has declared for the 2024 NBA draft while also entering the transfer portal. Despite making this big decision, James intends to maintain his college eligibility for now.
This news comes after James recently suffered a cardiac arrest episode and had to undergo a heart procedure. As a result, he will need to be evaluated by the NBA’s fitness-to-play panel before he can participate in team workouts or the draft combine.
The plan for James is to meet with targeted NBA teams for workouts and interviews before the May 31 deadline to decide whether to stay in the draft. His agent, Rich Paul, has emphasized the importance of finding the right team for James in terms of his development, rather than just focusing on being drafted high.
Interestingly, LeBron James, Bronny’s father, has made it clear that he wants his son to make his own decisions and not be influenced by him. This means that the decision of where to play next season will ultimately be up to Bronny.
If James decides to return to college and transfer, one potential landing spot could be Duquesne due to the connections with coach Dru Joyce. Joyce, a longtime friend of the James family and former high school teammate of LeBron, was recently promoted to head coach and has a successful coaching history at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio.
As the basketball world eagerly awaits Bronny James’ next move, it’s clear that this talented young player has a bright future ahead, whether it be in the NBA or back in college.
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