Bronny practices with USC, debut coming ‘rapidly’

• Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN Staff WriterDec 4, 2023, 09:38 PM ET

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LOS ANGELES– USC freshman Bronny James was a limited participant at practice on Monday and is awaiting clearance for full-contact practice.James, the eldest child

of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was cleared by medical professionals to go back to basketball last Thursday, just over 4 months after he suffered heart attack at a summertime workout.A James family spokesperson said last week in a statement that the freshman guard would have a last examination with USC staff with the plan to resume practicing at some point this week and a”return to games soon after.”” Bronny has actually not been cleared fully yet from USC,”

Trojans coach Andy Enfield told ESPN on Monday night after practice.”He can take part without contact. He’s done a good task of getting his conditioning and his strength back and I think he’s on the course to being all set to play really rapidly. “James, 19, suffered cardiac arrest on July 24 throughout a USC practice and was hospitalized

for three days in Los Angeles. He went through a treatment to deal with a genetic heart defect.USC’s next full-contact practice is arranged for Thursday. The Trojans ‘next game protests Long Beach State in your home on Sunday.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated”We want to get Bronny on the court as soon as possible,”Enfield said.”The heart specialist, the doctors at USC, those are people

that need to offer the approval [to clear James for full-contact practice] and I understand they’re working vigilantly on the whole procedure. I commend them for all they’ve done as part of this. “James has been able to go through five-on-zero noncontact work, shooting and specific drills thus far. He likewise has actually taken part in pregame warmups with the team.”

Everybody’s delighted to see Bronny on the court, “Enfield said.”The fans, colleagues, everyone around our program and university. Bronny’s done a great job of psychologically and physically getting back to this point and I believe he’s very nervous to return full-time playing. We’re excited to enjoy him play.”