Windhorst: NBA Scouts Think Bronny James Was Played Out of Position at USC

Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 18, 2024

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NBA scouts believe USC didn’t play Bronny James at his best position when he spent last season with the Trojans.

Appearing on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said scouts he spoke to felt USC didn’t do James any favors by playing him on the wing instead of at point guard:

Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow”When I talk to scouts about Bronny they don’t think that he was able to put his best foot forward this year because USC didn’t play him at his position..

The scouts are saying that he should go play somewhere that he can be the point guard”@WindhorstESPN #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/m0znGcav6H

James played off the ball at USC, while potential lottery pick Isaiah Collier served as the team’s point guard last year.

Windhorst’s comments come amid some uncertainty about where James will play basketball next year. James has entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling the end of his time at USC after just one year.

“Duquesne’s new coach, Dru Joyce, was a high school teammate of LeBron’s and is a longtime James family friend. Joyce was promoted to head coach after Keith Dambrot retired following an Atlantic 10 championship and a run to the NCAA tournament. Dambrot was the high school coach of James and Joyce at St. Vincent-St. Mary in Akron, Ohio.”

However, James has also announced that he has entered his name for NBA draft consideration while maintaining his college eligibility.

He can remain in college by withdrawing his name from the draft pool by June 16 at 5 p.m. ET.