USC coach: Bronny’s parents are not hovering

• Myron Medcalf, ESPN Personnel WriterMay 16, 2023, 11:32 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES– Andy Enfield comprehends the magnitude of his job this fall as the head coach at USC, where Bronny James– the eldest kid of LeBron James– will play. However he does not feel the NBA super star hovering as he does his job.LeBron and his better half, Savannah, have been “exceptionally supportive” of their boy’s choice to sign up with the Trojans for the 2023-24 season, Enfield just recently informed ESPN specifically at his house in Los Angeles.

“Well, Savannah and LeBron have actually been very supportive of Bronny and his decision to come to USC,” Enfield stated. “They have an excellent understanding of what it takes to end up being a great player. I believe the expectations– there are certainly expectations– but the expectations are not unreasonable as moms and dads. They desire what most other moms and dads desire. They want their child to come get an education, develop on the basketball court, have fun with other excellent players and to have a coaching staff that can assist them develop and help him end up being a better player. We believe, as training personnel, LeBron and Savannah have a great understanding of what it’s going to take for Bronny to be a great college player and get to the next level.”

Bronny, a four-star possibility who is ranked 19th in the 2023 class on ESPN.com, will sign up with a lineup that’s stacked with talent and efficient in reaching the NCAA competition. Isaiah Coller, the No. 1 possibility in the 2023 class on ESPN.com, is expected to be the beginning point player beside experienced Boogie Ellis, who balanced 17.7 PPG last season. Kobe Johnson (9.2 PPG, 5.0 RPG) might have a breakout season and D.J. Rodman, kid of previous Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman, will arrive from Washington State as an essential transfer.Enfield said Bronny’s high basketball IQ, ability and defensive tools will enable him to complete for considerable minutes in his rotation.When Enfield initially saw Bronny, he said he believed he would fit at the college level due to the fact that he was a fantastic teammate who always raised his team. He is likewise surrounded by crucial players who will permit him to grow as a player without the burden of instantly playing a considerable function.” All our guards have a fantastic opportunity to bet us

since we do not have a ton of guards,”Enfield stated.”We don’t have eight or 9. We have some chance for those men to carve out a nice function for them, and in Bronny’s case, we don’t promise beginning spots, but the great thing is I believe all of our guards will play great minutes for us this year.” Bronny led Sierra Canyon(Chatsworth, California)to

a 23-11 record as a senior. His dad has actually been open about his desire to play with him in the NBA, which has raised the analysis around Bronny prior to what could be his very first and only college season.”The spotlight is going to be on our players, however rightly

so. As a training staff, we desire our players to have that spotlight, the opportunity to be seen, for people to value their skills and how they communicate with each other and how good of a group we could be,”Enfield said.”So the spotlight will assist our players. I likewise think the environments we’re going to play in, in your home and on the road, that’s what college basketball is all about.”Couple of coaches have actually ever faced a circumstance with a superstar professional athlete competing a few miles from where his son will start his collegiate career. The Galen Center, USC’s house floor, is exactly 2 miles from Crypto.com Arena, home of the Lakers. But Enfield said he’s prepared for that pressure, however more significantly, Bronny is ready for it. “It’s so revitalizing to see a boy deal with all the star status of his daddy however be such a

humble boy,”Enfield said. “And when he gets on the basketball court, he’s an excellent teammate. We hired Bronny because we believe he’s a great suitable for our basketball program as a player and the type of individual he is.”