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The James family is always in the news. It’s a different clan member this time. If you’re a basketball fan, you’ve probably heard of the Spalding Hoophall Classic. It’s the ultimate high school hoops event in the country, happening every January over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. This five-day basketball extravaganza takes place at Springfield College, located in Springfield, Mass., home of the iconic Basketball Hall of Fame. And who’s playing there this time? LeBron’s son Bryce James.

So, the Sierra Canyon TrailBlazers took on the Grayson Rams. Bryce’s team defeated the Rams 60-46 tonight! The Highlight? Bryce.

In only 17 minutes of play, Bryce racked up 17 points, shooting 6-for-10, and hitting 4-of-7 from deep. But that’s not all—he also grabbed five rebounds and came up with four steals. It was no surprise when he was named MVP after that performance.

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LeBron, being the supportive father that he is, took to to let everyone know. He first tweeted, “Bryce James going crazy in the Hoophall Classic right now! Flame 🔥 thrower” and later tweeted something that every son would want to hear from their father.

“So proud of you Maximus!!! I literally just shed a tear! PROUD POPS!!” Bron tweeted. There was a problem, though.

Tarek Fattal reported, “Every time Bryce James touches the ball, the crowed cheers for him to do something — problem is: its the same energy that a crowd gives when a bench player gets in at the end of a game and everyone hopes they score.” This could’ve easily rattled the youngster, but he didn’t falter and took home the MVP award. Looks like ice-cool veins run in the James family.

Bryce, a 6’4″, 190-pound shooting guard from Sierra Canyon, currently stands as a three-star recruit by 247sports and holds the No. 47 spot in the nation for shooting guards, according to On3. He’s already making waves as a top-tier prospect.

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Set to join the Arizona Wildcats in 2025, Bryce has his eyes on a future in the NBA. He’ll be eligible for the 2026 NBA draft, with the potential to follow in his father’s footsteps and take the leap into the pros after just one season with Arizona.

Wouldn’t it be crazy to see all three James men in the NBA? LeBron has always been showing off his sons on social media.

LeBron James could not believe his son’s growth

Bryce James is making a name for himself, and his performance on Senior Night proved it. The youngest son of LeBron James put on a show for Sierra Canyon, leading his team to a dominant 84-42 win over Loyola. It’s hard to believe this is his final high school season, as even LeBron couldn’t contain his amazement on social media afterward.

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Bryce, a four-star recruit specifically in ESPN’s Class of 2025, displayed a variety of skills that night. The 6’4” wing dropped 12 points, grabbed five rebounds, and dished out four assists. His highlight reel included a smooth reverse layup, an and-one scoop shot, and a pair of 3-pointers. And let’s not forget the alley-oop assist and his relentless defense—he hustled for loose balls like it was crunch time.

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LeBron was all over Bryce’s Instagram highlights, sharing them on his stories with a caption that showed his pride and surprise at his son’s growth. “Can’t believe he’s a senior!!” LeBron wrote.

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With Bryce currently ranked 40th among small forwards in his class and 19th in California, it’s clear he’s on a fast track to bigger things. After Sierra Canyon’s season wraps up, he’ll head to the University of Arizona in 2025, where he’s already committed.

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