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Bronny James Commits To USC For His College Basketball Career
LeBron James' eldest son is staying close to home, he announced Saturday. The four-star recruit chose USC over several other top programs.
LOS ANGELES — Bronny James will play college basketball at the University of Southern California, he announced on Instagram.
James, 18, is a senior and four-star recruit out of Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth. He is the oldest child of NBA superstar LeBron James, a current Los Angeles Laker.
He posted a smiling photo of himself in the Trojans' locker room Saturday, and an edited image showing him in a USC uniform with the number "0" on his chest.
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"Fight On," he wrote, with the hashtag "#committed." James chose the Trojans over other finalists Oregon and Ohio State, but chose to stay close to his current Southern California home. He plays as a combo-guard.
Recent reports by various outlets including Sports Illustrated set Bronny James' NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) valuation at $7.2 million. He has deals with companies including Nike, Beats by Dre and PSD Underwear.
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