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Bryce James is now competing at the college level in 2026, and he already has a highlight that grabbed fans' attention on Tuesday. After redshirting his freshman year with the Arizona Wildcats in 2025-26, LeBron James' younger son is finally getting playing time as a sophomore.
In the Wildcats' third game of the season, James saw action as Arizona comfortably defeated the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks. His statistical output was modest—he barely shot the ball and finished with just three points—but he also contributed two assists and two steals.
The moment that went viral, however, was his lone block, which drew plenty of reactions from basketball fans. James made his college debut against UCLA on November 2 and scored his first points three days later against Cal Poly, ending with five points, two assists, and two steals. His team split those two games, but with the latest win, they now hold a winning record.
During the second half, Bryce found himself as the last line of defense in the paint. When a Lumberjack player went up for a score, James rejected the attempt in spectacular fashion.
Fan Reactions and Analysis
Fans quickly took to social media to praise the play. One wrote, "I know it's easy to say, but he looks just like his pops here." Another claimed, "Ngl I've always thought Bryce was better than Bronny." A third said, "Bryce and Kiyan gonna be cold, just gotta give them some time." Others added colorful comments like "Sent that one back to the parking lot" and "The James family group chat has a new highlight to argue about." One fan called it "absolutely brutal" and "pure defensive dominance," while another joked, "I have seen enough, the Lakers have to get him."
Bryce remains a raw prospect and will likely need another year in college before he is ready for the NBA. Even then, there is no guarantee he will make it to the league. However, with highlights like these and strong performances, those narratives might just start to change.
Originally reported by yahoo.