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Bryce James, Son of NBA Star LeBron James, to Redshirt His Freshman Season at Top-Ranked Arizona
Bryce James will develop physically and adapt to college basketball without game pressure, preserving eligibility amid Arizona’s strong lineup and undefeated start, coach Tommy Lloyd said.
- On Feb 4, 2026, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd confirmed Bryce James will redshirt his freshman season, having not appeared in any game this season.
- Given NCAA rules, the staff decided after planning since November to preserve Bryce James's eligibility by withholding him from game action, as appearing in one game triggers a season.
- Arriving with a heralded freshman class, Bryce James has shown progress and physical maturation while learning Arizona's system, but minutes are limited due to a tight rotation.
- As a result, James will delay his debut until next year, allowing time to train, add strength, and settle academically without game pressure, likely taking a different path than Bronny.
- Lloyd described the decision as a long play, with Wildcats' deep lineup reducing urgency to rush him into the rotation, preserving NCAA eligibility considerations.
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Bryce James, son of NBA star LeBron James, to redshirt his freshman season at top-ranked Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Bryce James, youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, is going to redshirt his freshman year at Arizona.
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