NBA scouts focus on Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, during the Nike EBYL Peach Jam. Although it’s too early to classify the Class of 2025, NBA teams are still interested in adding the 6-foot-4 shooting guard in the future.
According to sources, NBA scouts from the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks were present at the Riverview Park Activity Center in North Augusta, South Carolina, to watch James.
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LeBron James and Rajon Rondo prep for the Strife for Greatness 16U coach with Bryce James, Brayden Parise, T Bartlett and more in front of loads of college coaches. pic.twitter.com/SS8EgGugmc
– Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) July 6, 2023
Bryce James, 16, debuted at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam this past Monday with his team of Strive for Greatness. In Strive for Greatness’ 78-69 win over the Expressions, the guard scored 12 points, hitting two of his six three-pointers. He also finished shooting 4-of-9 from the field.
On Wednesday, SFG lost 72-67 to the Florida Rebels. SFG is 1-1 so far in the EYBL. SFG is scheduled to play the Mokan Elite tonight before their closing group game against NH Lightning on Friday.
NBA scouts target Bryce James, youngest son of LeBron James, during the Nike EBYL Peach Jam in South Carolina
Kyrsten Peek of Yahoo Sports wrote “James has excellent aiming mechanics and a high release”. “He reached the rim a little easier and found a second burst in transition.”
While neither ESPN nor 247Sports have Bryce James in their scouting report or recruiting rating, the Rivals have the Campbell High School product listed as a four-star recruit and ranked 82nd in their ratings.
James transferred to CHS from Sierra Canyon School prior to his junior year. The young star received his first college basketball scholarship from Duquesne University, a Division I program, this past August.
LeBron James pulled into Nike’s Peach Jam to train his son Bryce 🗣️
(via @employee)pic.twitter.com/rzdOHvrJrG
– ClutchPoints (ClutchPointsApp) July 5, 2023
The Dukes are led by head coach Keith Dambrot, who coached LeBron for two years at high school at St. Vincent-St. Marie in Akron, Ohio. If he lives up to his full potential, Price could become a better player than Bruni, his 18-year-old older brother.
In December 2022, James signed a Name, Image and Like (NIL) contract with Klutch Sports.