TL;DR
- Bryce James has not played for Arizona Wildcats this season and has eligibility remaining.
- A viral Facebook post falsely claimed Bryce James requested a transfer due to lack of playing time.
- Bryce James is not transferring; his freshman role was likely understood by the James family.
- Arizona Wildcats have other star freshmen like Koa Peat and Brayden Burries playing significant roles.
Bryce James hasn't played yet this season for the Arizona Wildcats.
Bronny James, a freshman, is a member of a team that held the No. 4 national ranking prior to their Wednesday night victory over No. 3 Connecticut.
The Wildcats have star freshmen, like Koa Peat and Brayden Burries, already playing huge roles.
Bryce has yet to step onto the court. This presents a difficult situation for Arizona, as any playing time for Bryce, even a brief appearance, would use up this season's eligibility, forfeiting the opportunity for a redshirt year.
Given his connection to LeBron, various narratives circulate regarding Bryce, including a transfer rumor that misrepresents the situation.
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Is Bryce James transferring?
No, Bryce James isn't transferring.
No clear signs point to such an action, and if it were occurring, major news organizations would undoubtedly cover it.
No, this news stems from a fake viral post on Facebook that says Bryce has requested a transfer "due to a lack of playing time."
The reality of this situation is that there probably haven't been any genuine surprises. Recruiting LeBron's son involves making sincere efforts and commitments that can be fulfilled.
The James family surely understood what Bryce's role would look like as a freshman. Everyone involved in Bryce's development will want him to work out the best in the long run, and this evidently is the plan they've taken for that.
Could he end up transferring down the road? Sure, college hoops is full of transfers these days. But for now, Bryce James isn't going anywhere.
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