Bronny, the 19-year-old son of LeBron James, didn't make his college debut until Dec. 10 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a summer workout.LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will enter the NBA draft after one season at Southern California that was shortened by his recovery from cardiac arrest.Friday on his Instagram account that he also plans to retain his college eligibility and will enter the transfer portal.
“I've had a year with some ups and downs but all added to growth for me as a man, student and athlete,” James posted. James posted his decision hours before USC was set to introduce Eric Musselman as its new coach. He replaces Andy Enfield, who left on Monday to become coach at SMU.FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James poses with his son Bronny, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
James averaged 4.8 points and 2.8 rebounds while starting six of 25 games for the Trojans. He shot 37% from the field, 27% from 3-point range and 68% from the free throw line.until Dec. 10. He suffered cardiac arrest on July 20 during a workout at the Galen Center. He was found to have a congenital heart defect that was treatable.FILE - Southern California guard Bronny James during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Jan. 27, 2024, in Los Angeles.