Bryce James, LeBron's Son, Redshirts Freshman Season at Arizona

The 18-year-old guard is following in the footsteps of his NBA superstar father and older brother Bronny.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:23pm

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Bryce James, the second son of NBA legend LeBron James, has decided to redshirt his freshman season with the Arizona Wildcats. The 18-year-old 6'5" guard, who wears No. 6 for the Wildcats, graduated from Sierra Canyon High School in 2025 and committed to play for head coach Tommy Lloyd and the University of Arizona. Though he did not appear in any games this season, Bryce is expected to have significant earning potential from NIL deals as he develops his game over the next four years.

Why it matters

The James family has a long history in basketball, with LeBron becoming an NBA superstar and his older son Bronny recently joining him in the league. Bryce's decision to redshirt his freshman season at Arizona allows him to preserve four years of eligibility and continue honing his skills before potentially following in his father and brother's footsteps to the professional ranks.

The details

Bryce James was born in 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio to LeBron and Savannah James. He is the middle child, with an older brother Bronny who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and a younger sister Zhuri who is making a name for herself in fashion and volleyball. Bryce played high school basketball at Sierra Canyon, Campbell Hall, and Notre Dame High School, averaging 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He was named MVP of a game at the Spalding Hoophall Classic during his senior season. Bryce signed with Klutch Sports, the agency founded by his father's agent Rich Paul, and has endorsement deals in place to capitalize on his NIL opportunities at Arizona.

  • Bryce James was born on June 14, 2007 in Cleveland, Ohio.
  • In 2023, Bryce briefly transferred to Campbell Hall and Notre Dame High School before returning to Sierra Canyon for his junior and senior seasons.
  • In the summer of 2024, Bryce played on the Nike EYBL circuit with Strive For Greatness.
  • In June 2024, Bryce was invited to the USA Basketball U17 national team training camp.
  • On August 22, 2022, Bryce received his first Division I scholarship offer from Duquesne University at age 15.
  • On January 1, 2025, Bryce announced his commitment to the University of Arizona.
  • Bryce officially signed with Arizona on April 17, 2025 and graduated from Sierra Canyon in May 2025.
  • For the 2025-26 season, Bryce decided to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona.

The players

Bryce James

The 18-year-old freshman guard for the Arizona Wildcats, and the second son of NBA superstar LeBron James.

LeBron James

An NBA legend and Bryce's father, who has expressed a desire to one day play in the NBA alongside both of his sons.

Bronny James

Bryce's older brother, who made history in 2024 by becoming the first active father-son duo to play together in the NBA when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.

Zhuri Nova James

Bryce's younger sister, who has already made a name for herself in the fashion world and plays volleyball.

Tommy Lloyd

The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats, who Bryce committed to play for in 2025.

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What’s next

Bryce James will look to make an impact for the Arizona Wildcats in the 2026-27 season after redshirting his freshman year. His development and potential to follow in his father and brother's footsteps to the NBA will be closely watched.

The takeaway

The James family's basketball legacy continues with Bryce James, who is taking a patient approach to develop his game at the college level before potentially making a run at the NBA like his father LeBron and older brother Bronny.