Bronny goes through initially full contact with USC

• Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 7, 2023, 08:01 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES– USC freshman Bronny James participated in his very first complete contact practice Thursday, taking the next action towards possibly making his much-anticipated launching Sunday against Long Beach State.USC coach Andy Enfield stated the group and medical staff will see how James feels over the next number of days. However when asked if the strategy is for James to play in his very first college game Sunday, Enfield responded,”We assume.””Today was his first day of contact practice,”

Enfield said after practice.” He looked great. He needs to get his timing back and get in game shape, but I believed today was a great first day. “Editor’s Picks 2 Associated James, the eldest child of LeBron James

, was cleared by doctors to go back to basketball a week back, 4 months after suffering heart attack on July 24 throughout a USC practice. James, 19, was hospitalized for 3 days in Los Angeles. He went through a treatment to treat a congenital heart defect.The Trojans have another practice scheduled Friday and Enfield said James’status will be determined by how he feels and by medical professionals, trainers and the team strength coach.” All indicators are he feels great, “Enfield said. “He looks excellent.”Enfield stated James, who had the ability to go through everything in practice, will be on a minutes constraint and come off the bench when he makes his

launching. The Trojans start fifth-year guard Boogie Ellis and freshman standout Isaiah Collier in the backcourt. They are the Trojans’leading 2 scorers this season.USC aspires to have James back.”He looked excellent, “junior guard Kobe Johnson said.”He looked 100 percent. He was returning into it and just being able to have him out on the flooring, it absolutely raises the group spirits. It’s amazing to have him out there.”First and foremost, he brings that energy. Simply having his existence around and him bringing his energy on the court, making plays on the ball, is going to be important for us.

He’s a terrific protector. A lot of people do not understand that about him, so to have him out there on the defensive end is going to be disorderly.” Prior to Thursday’s practice, James went through restricted practices and participated in 5-on-0 noncontact work, shooting and specific drills. He likewise has taken part in pregame warmups with the team.”It’s going to be a big minute, “Johnson stated of when James plays.”I understand it’s a moment that he’s looking forward to, his family’s eagerly anticipating, a whole lot of individuals [

are] anticipating.” … When that minute comes, it’s going to be very special.”