The city of Los Angeles Following the conclusion of the first half of the first half on Sunday afternoon, the crowd at the Galen Center stood up while there were 12 minutes and 58 seconds remaining in the first half. There was a line of students from the University of Southern California that created a wait that surrounded the arena two hours before the game was due to start. This is something that other supporters of the Trojans have been anticipating for a lengthy amount of time for.
When Bronny James, a guard who was named an All-American by McDonald’s, made his debut in college basketball, it was during a game versus Long Beach State that went into overtime. LeBron James, whom is a superstar in the National Basketball Association, was present at the courtside to watch his kid play. The spectators let out a collective sigh of relief when the 19-year-old guard guarded a Long Beach State ball handler for the first time before taking his first shot in his first game since suffering a heart attack in July. The volume of the crowd increased each time he guarded a Long Beach State player.
Even though he did not score in the first half (he was unsuccessful in making his one and only shot attempt), he still managed to provide a highlight by making a chase-down block that was eerily identical to the one that his father had done. This was a highlight for him. It was at that very moment when the crowd burst into a frenzy. In the immediate aftermath of that, he proceeded to follow it up with an outstanding assist on the opposite end of the court a few moments later.
In spite of the fact that it was anticipated that James would be subject to a minutes restriction, he ended up playing for a total of sixteen minutes off the bench during the game, and he was even present to start overtime. It was during the second half of the game that he made his first basket of his college career, which was a transition three-pointer. However, the advantage that USC had at the halftime break, which was fifteen points, progressively eroded over the course of the final twenty minutes of the game.
Long Beach State was able to maintain a two-point lead over the Long Beach State Bulldogs, 74-72, despite the fact that James made a crucial steal in the final minute of the game. However, James only made one of his two attempts from the free throw line, which allowed Long Beach State to maintain the lead. Long Beach State prevailed over Texas Christian University with a score of 84-79 in overtime after the game was tied a few moments later. The game was decided by overtime, and Long Beach State won it. James finished the game with four points (on a shooting percentage of one-of-three), three rebounds, and two assists. He also finished with three rebounds before the bench.
The University of Southern California played a very sloppy game on Sunday, as evidenced by the fact that they missed 16 free throws, turned the ball over 19 times, and shot only 22.6 percent from outside the arc.
James was given the green light by the medical professionals to resume his basketball career on November 30. He was granted permission by the medical staff at the University of Southern California to resume full-contact practice on Thursday. He had previously been injured. The windmill slam that James executed on Sunday was performed during the pregame shootaround that was taking place at the time.
Immediately following the conclusion of the game, James used the phrase “I just want to say I’m thankful for everything” to convey his appreciation. I would like to express my appreciation to the Mayo Clinic for all of the assistance that they offered. I would want to express my gratitude both to my parents and to my siblings for their unwavering support throughout this difficult time in my life. I just wanted to take a moment to show my gratitude for the assistance you provided in getting me through this. My coach, my teammates, and the other coaches who have been with me since the beginning of my profession are also included in this group.
James “played well,” according to USC head coach Andy Enfield, who also said that James “defended at a high level.” He returned. Considering that he had two steals, two assists, and a three-pointer, I thought he was quite solid.
Enfield said earlier this week that James has been increasing his weightlifting, cardio, and individual drills. Additionally, he said that it will take some time for James to regain his rhythm and game form. Enfield said on Sunday that although James did not go over his allotted time, the team will nonetheless be monitoring his working hours.
LeBron James said during Thursday’s game that Bronny’s check-in time would be a big deal for their family.
“You can be certain that he will find it to be a significant occasion. LeBron James said that he will be able to talk about it after he decides to do so. Having said that, it is unquestionably a noteworthy accomplishment for our family and represents a new phase in his basketball career.
After losing to Oklahoma, Gonzaga, UC Irvine, and Long Beach State, the University of Southern California fell out of the top 25 rankings and now has a 5-4 record. With two games remaining until they start conference play, the Trojans are still unrated.