Former USC Trojans point guard Bronny James is among the 78 players invited to the 2024 NBA draft combine, which will take place May 12-19 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
Prospects are invited based on a vote by team executives, with the list representing an indication of which players have the best odds of being drafted or signed as undrafted free agents.
The event will feature live scrimmages as well as strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements, and provides a big time opportunity for prospects to either raise – or lower – their stock ahead of the NBA draft on June 27.
James is the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, and while his performance on the court at USC last season doesn’t look NBA worthy, he was a highly regarded prospect out of high school and could get looks from GMs late in the second round – even after reports made it clear LeBron is no longer pushing to play with his son next season.
Bronny averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists last year in 25 games for USC, missing the start of the season while recovering from cardiac arrest suffered over the summer. He shot just 48.1% on two pointers and 26.7% from beyond the arc, while converting 67.6% of the time at the free throw line.
The 6’3 guard also entered the NCAA transfer portal at the conclusion of the season, so if he opts not to stay in the NBA draft process and wants to return to school – he has the option to find a new home.
Speculation that Bronny could go play for Duquesne, where his dad’s old teammate Dru Joyce is head coach, could gain further traction if Bronny ultimately pulls out of the NBA draft process.
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Courtesy : https://collegesportswire.usatoday.com/2024/05/03/bronny-james-nba-draft-combine-usc-transfer-portal/