Ducks named among top landing spots for USC’s Bronny James
The college basketball world got a jolt of energy on Friday morning when it was officially announced that USC Trojans freshman Bronny James was entering his name in the 2024 NBA Draft while also keeping his NCAA eligibility and entering the transfer portal.
The initial belief is that James, the son of NBA legend LeBron James, will go through some draft workouts and make a decision on returning to school or trying to go professional after receiving some feedback. While the NBA is a possibility, there is a feeling that he will likely end up back in school for the 2024-25 season.
But what school will that be?
On Friday, I made my case for why I think the Oregon Ducks are a legitimate option, especially after James seriously considered them the first time around. Our good friend Andy Patton at College Sports Wire agrees, listing Oregon as one of his top landing spots for James:
Oregon, like Ohio State, was heavily involved in Bronny’s recruitment out of high school, and the James family is deeply connected with Phil Knight and the Nike brand.
Coach Dana Altman has thrived when navigating the transfer portal, coming off a surprise run in the NCAA Tournament, and adding Bronny to a backcourt with fellow rising sophomore Jackson Shelstad would make must-see basketball in Eugene next season.
Patton also listed Ohio State, Duquesne, UCLA, SMU, and Jackson State as potential options, as well as a return to USC under new coach Eric Musselman.
