Bryce James, the15-year-old sonof NBA superstarLeBron James, is ready to take the next step in his basketball career.On Sunday, Bryce shared on his Instagram Story that he received his first Division I scholarship offer to play basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.“Blessed to receive my first d1 offer from Duquesne #godukes,” he wrote alongside the college’s logo.Bryce James/InstagramLeBron, 37, shared his son’s Instagram Story and added, “AYYYEEE!!! LET’S GO MAXIMUS @_JUSTBRYCE.“The James family has close ties to Duquesne University. The team’s head coach Keith Dambrot previously coached LeBron when he was a student at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Dru Joyce III, an assistant coach for the team, played with LeBron in high school, according toSports Illustrated.Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/GettyBryce, who is a rising sophomore, is expected to play on Sierra Canyon School’s JV team this year while his older brother Bronny — who is a four-star prospect for the class of 2023 — will suit up for the school’s varsity team,CBS Sportsreports.Lebron James/InstagramThis summer, the brothers played for the California Basketball Club while competing abroad against teams from London, Paris and Rome, perCBS Sports.Earlier this month, LeBron shared his excitement about his sons playing together in a game on social media,writing, “Man I’m literally watching Bronny and Bryce on the court together for the first time in a game situation!! This is INSANE!! I’m EMOTIONAL AF!! WOW.“Cassy Athena/GettyNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The four-time NBA champion also posted anInstagram videoof himplaying basketball with sonsat the Los Angeles Lakers facility.“Simply no better feeling than doing what I love to do with who I love!” LeBron wrote. “Great work today Young🤴🏾's #JamesGang👑 #EarnedNotGiven.“In the video, all three show impressive dribbling, shooting and dunking skills.Talking toThe Athleticin February, the Lakers star saidhe doesn’t plan to retireuntil he can play in the league with Bronny. “My last year will be played with my son,” LeBron toldthe publication. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.“In anApril episodeof LeBron’s YouTube showUninterrupted’s The Shop, LeBron repeated his desire to play with his eldest son. “[Bronny’s] No. 1 on my list. I want to play with [him] for sure …” he said.“Not too long ago, I said, I asked him, ‘What you want to do with this? Like, you want to get to the pros? What you want to do?’ He’s like, ‘Yeah.’ I said, ‘Why?’ He said, ‘Cause I want to make a name for myself,’ " the NBA legend said of his son.
Bryce James, the15-year-old sonof NBA superstarLeBron James, is ready to take the next step in his basketball career.
On Sunday, Bryce shared on his Instagram Story that he received his first Division I scholarship offer to play basketball at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“Blessed to receive my first d1 offer from Duquesne #godukes,” he wrote alongside the college’s logo.
Bryce James/Instagram
LeBron, 37, shared his son’s Instagram Story and added, “AYYYEEE!!! LET’S GO MAXIMUS @_JUSTBRYCE.”
The James family has close ties to Duquesne University. The team’s head coach Keith Dambrot previously coached LeBron when he was a student at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. Dru Joyce III, an assistant coach for the team, played with LeBron in high school, according toSports Illustrated.
Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty
Bryce, who is a rising sophomore, is expected to play on Sierra Canyon School’s JV team this year while his older brother Bronny — who is a four-star prospect for the class of 2023 — will suit up for the school’s varsity team,CBS Sportsreports.
Lebron James/Instagram
This summer, the brothers played for the California Basketball Club while competing abroad against teams from London, Paris and Rome, perCBS Sports.
Earlier this month, LeBron shared his excitement about his sons playing together in a game on social media,writing, “Man I’m literally watching Bronny and Bryce on the court together for the first time in a game situation!! This is INSANE!! I’m EMOTIONAL AF!! WOW.”
Cassy Athena/Getty
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The four-time NBA champion also posted anInstagram videoof himplaying basketball with sonsat the Los Angeles Lakers facility.
“Simply no better feeling than doing what I love to do with who I love!” LeBron wrote. “Great work today Young🤴🏾's #JamesGang👑 #EarnedNotGiven.”
In the video, all three show impressive dribbling, shooting and dunking skills.
Talking toThe Athleticin February, the Lakers star saidhe doesn’t plan to retireuntil he can play in the league with Bronny. “My last year will be played with my son,” LeBron toldthe publication. “Wherever Bronny is at, that’s where I’ll be. I would do whatever it takes to play with my son for one year. It’s not about the money at that point.”
In anApril episodeof LeBron’s YouTube showUninterrupted’s The Shop, LeBron repeated his desire to play with his eldest son. “[Bronny’s] No. 1 on my list. I want to play with [him] for sure …” he said.
“Not too long ago, I said, I asked him, ‘What you want to do with this? Like, you want to get to the pros? What you want to do?’ He’s like, ‘Yeah.’ I said, ‘Why?’ He said, ‘Cause I want to make a name for myself,’ " the NBA legend said of his son.
source: people.com
