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What a time to be a USC basketball fan. The Trojans landed Bronny James on Saturday. The Sierra Canyon star chose to be close to his father, LeBron James, given that LeBron plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. Oregon and Ohio State were also centrally involved in Bronny’s recruitment. In an alternate universe where LeBron still played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ohio State probably would have won this battle. However, with LeBron in L.A., it became a lot easier for USC and Andy Enfield to close the sale.
We will have a lot to say about all of this in the days and weeks and months to come, but for now, enjoy the reactions and analysis which emerged on Twitter after the big news hit the wires:
USC RECOGNITION
🚨COMMITMENT: The decision is in for Bronny James and the most recognizable player in high school basketball has announced that he’s headed to USC. ✌️ @0BronnyJames
Story by @ebosshoops – https://t.co/dc2jDzxTrw pic.twitter.com/X1vIGcKlW7
— 247Sports (@247Sports) May 6, 2023
HIGHLY-RANKED
BREAKING: 2023 5⭐️ Bronny James has committed to USC and Andy Enfield.
Bronny is an athletic, two-way guard who can do a bit of everything. A steady creator, excellent 3pt shooter and an ELITE defender.
He’s ranked #9 in the ‘23 class, per @On3sports. A HUGE pickup. pic.twitter.com/HTRxafsB3M
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) May 6, 2023
THE LEBRON ANGLE
This always seemed like the perfect fit.
LeBron has made no secret he wants to play with Bronny.
Now has him close by, so can make sure he can not only see Bronny – but also aid in the effort for Bronny to be 1-and-done. https://t.co/DIJWGrZrvq
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 6, 2023
HIGHLIGHTS
BRONNY JAMES HAS COMMITTED TO USC 🚨 @0BronnyJames pic.twitter.com/JVTdFzycn6
— Overtime (@overtime) May 6, 2023
THE ANDY ENFIELD SKEPTICS ARE OUT IN FORCE
Bronny James on the USC basketball team pic.twitter.com/iEFNAgZBMd
— trace (@tracedontmiss) May 6, 2023
NIL
BREAKING: Bronny James announces he has committed to USC.
One of just 2 male High School players already signed to a Nike NIL deal, he will continue wearing Nike on-court in college. pic.twitter.com/sHkP8DgxhK
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) May 6, 2023
BRONNY MIGHT NOT PLAY IN THE BIG TEN
Ohio State watching Bronny James commit to USC. pic.twitter.com/Fy9m36PV1W
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) May 6, 2023
HOT TICKET
Commitment to #USC will bring out the best in Bronny James — and make @USC_Hoops the toughest ticket in LA, writes @AdamFinkelstein:https://t.co/l0ZMTVGZ0k pic.twitter.com/MlOIGLbyBA
— Shotgun Spratling (@ShotgunSpr) May 6, 2023
LOCAL PIPELINE
Sierra Canyon ➡️ USC
Bronny James and Juju Watkins are staying in LA 🌴 pic.twitter.com/c7z6dUDLMN
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 6, 2023
PAC-12 FAVORITE?
USC's current projected lineup for 2023-24:
Isaiah Collier, Boogie Ellis, Bronny James, Kobe Johnson, Joshua Morgan/Vince Iwuchukwu
As of today, the Pac-12 goes through the Galen Center. https://t.co/VlPJLBXcMP
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 6, 2023
ANALYSIS
This episode of the @EyeOnCBBPodcast is 26 minutes on Bronny James' commitment to USC.
What kind of impact will he make?
Is he a legitimate one-and-done prospect?WATCH: https://t.co/NM9AIlUv08
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) May 6, 2023
DUNK CITY THE SEQUEL?
Bronny James commits to USC, where he'll play for Andy Enfield, the orchestrator of Dunk City.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) May 6, 2023
NBA BLOGGERS HAVING FUN
Our future PG is going to USC
PG: Bronny James
SG: Devin Vassell
SF: Keldon Johnson
PF: Jeremy Sochan
C: Victor WembanyamaTough lineup https://t.co/TNQhYuGHcF
— Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) May 6, 2023
FURTHER READING
Bronny James is coming to USC. @bylucaevans has the story: https://t.co/XEvE4SmIor
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) May 6, 2023
OUR RECENT BRONNY PODCAST (WITH MORE TO COME)
2 weeks ago, the Trojans: Wired Podcast explored what it would mean for #USC hoops to get Bronny James.
Listen to our speculative show with @IanHest: https://t.co/F4Ab09jsGF
Fresh episode coming in a few days now that Bronny is here.
— USC Trojans Wire (@TrojansWire) May 6, 2023
MORE PERSPECTIVE ON THE DECISION
Bronny James committed to #USC even though Boogie Ellis returned and thereby claimed starter-level minutes for next season. That's notable:
https://t.co/KqxEu50gfO— USC Trojans Wire (@TrojansWire) May 6, 2023
FUTURE OPPONENTS ARE AWARE
Auburn hosts USC and Bronny James at Neville Arena in December https://t.co/n15KFzbGwm
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) May 6, 2023
L.A. FAMILY
So y’all know both of the Laker legends (Kobe & Lebron) kids picked USC:
Natalia Bryant & Bronny JamesThe GOATS kids know something❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/7gM1GFZZ6W
— (Raquel) A’Zaire 👼🏾 KB-24 (@SOULbeautifulme) May 6, 2023
ESPN
ESPN story on Bronny James committing to USC: https://t.co/ezGuZo57zI
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) May 6, 2023
LOADED BACKCOURT
Bronny James will be the third perimeter guy walking in the door at USC.
Trojans have a veteran in Boogie Ellis and arguably the No. 1 freshman in the country in Isaiah Collier. https://t.co/7wmgKdTjua
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 6, 2023
IT'S OVER
i’m so glad we can stop pretending like Bronny James was going anywhere else https://t.co/vTx9TpolTR
— carlos: a pac-12 enjoyer (@equitybruin) May 6, 2023
OH?
Rumors are circulating that 5-star Kentucky commit Aaron Bradshaw could potentially change his commitment to USC.
Bradshaw shares the same agency as Bronny James — Klutch Sports. https://t.co/3GDXOEh01L pic.twitter.com/rUYYvk06AG
— CBB Content (@CBBcontent) May 6, 2023
