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Nearly two years ago, LeBron James and his family experienced a commemorative moment. Bronny James became the first member of the James clan to go to college. Fast forward to today, his younger brother Bryce is slated to begin his journey. A senior of Sierra Canyon, the 17-year-old will officially start the process of hunting the right program to position himself for what could be a one-and-done season before becoming the second son of James to enter the NBA.

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For his father, who has played in the league for 22 years, it’s probably a moment of elation. But mother Savannah is still a little rattled by how quickly time has passed. The entrepreneur recently revealed she would join Bryce James for a college visit, and her emotions are all over the place.

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“My crazy for today is the fact that I’m about to go to a college visit with my second child and I don’t know how to feel about that. It’s exciting. I’m excited. But like it’s another one that’s going to be leaving the nest so that kind of crazy but it’s fine. All the emotions but its fine. I’m good,” she said on her Everybody’s Crazy podcast.

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The mother of three didn’t reveal which college the family would be visiting. But it won’t be the first of Bryce’s stops. Late in November, he posted pictures on his Instagram going on an unofficial visit to the University of Arizona, a college that also showed interest in Bronny James. USC is also predicted to be among the suitors for the 17-year-old.

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But where does Bryce James stand in the ranking pool?

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Bryce James is another tempting prospect

The second son of LeBron James finds himself with amplified pressure. He shares the class with Kiyan Anthony, a good friend and son of Carmelo Anthony reigniting the rivalries between the last names once again. Anthony recently announced he would sign with Syracuse, the same college as his father.

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Bryce James on the other hand is yet to make a decision. But the offers have begun to pour in. Standing at 6’4″, the shooting guard is already taller than his elder brother. Additionally, he was marvelous at Nike’s EYBL Session 4, shooting a blistering 55.6% from three. Similar to his brother, James is renowned for his shooting prowess. Bronny even claimed his younger brother would win if the three James competed in a shooting contest.

ESPN ranks the 17-year-old as a four-star prospect. Bryce James has already received offers from some credible college programs such as Duquesne and Ohio State. And with him showing regular signs of improvement, the list could significantly extend to other top colleges as well.

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And he is going to have his work cut out for him. Due to Bronny’s medical emergency, the now Lakers guard didn’t have an opportunity to play his entire collegiate year. Hence, the anticipation now seemingly passes over to Bryce James, who will have the field the pressure of possibly being the second son that could play with LeBron James.

The question is do you think it’s possible? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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