Bryce James shines during Sierra Canyon senior night game with Lebron in attendance

It was a night to remember for Sierra Canyon’s Bryce James. He has missed a handful of high school basketball games during his career, primarily due to being out of shape, with the son of Lakers star Lebron James bouncing around a few times during his time as a prep player. But on Thursday night, none of that mattered as James looked after his school’s senior night and delivered a strong performance.

With the entire James family in attendance, Bryce led Sierra Canyon to an 84-42 victory over Loyola, scoring 12 points and recording five rebounds and four assists in the contest. Committed to play college basketball at the University of Arizona starting next year, the 6-foot-4 James is rated as a three-star prospect despite his limited appearances in high school.

By earning the win, Sierra Canyon improves to 15-3 on the season and continues to be in the upper echelon of the California high school basketball scene. With the program currently ranked No. 17 in the state and with games still remaining against powerhouses like Harvard-Westlake, the Trailblazers will look to stay in the mix before what could be a very crucial point in the season for their playoff chances.

When he officially committed to Arizona on New Year’s Day, James also received offers from three other programs, with Ohio State, USC and Duquesne all showing interest. USC is the same school where Bryce’s older brother, Bronny, played his lone NCAA season before turning pro. While Lebron never went to college, Ohio State is a school that he is a fan of as he is an Ohio native.

Overall, Bryce has been ranked as the 47th best shooting guard in the nation for his class, while also being ranked as the 29th best overall player in California. But as he looks to finish his prep career strong before joining the Big 12, James will look to prove doubters wrong in the process and show he can hang with anyone.