USC guard Bronny James (heart) cleared to play

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USC freshman Bronny James has been cleared by medical professionals to return to basketball just over four months after he suffered cardiac arrest at a summer season workout.The oldest child of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will have a final assessment with USC staff today with the strategy to resume practicing next week and a”go back to games right after.””The James household want to reveal their thankfulness to the incredible medical team, the whole USC community, and especially the countless buddies, family, and fans for their love and support. Battle On!” a household spokesperson stated in a statement.Editor’s Picks James, 19, suffered cardiac arrest on July 24 during a USC practice and was

hospitalized for three days in Los Angeles. He underwent a procedure to treat a hereditary heart defect.The Trojans face No. 11 Gonzaga on Saturday in Las Vegas. USC hosts Long Beach State on Dec. 10 before traveling to

play at Auburn on Dec. 17. James has been taking part with the group in pregame warmups on the court. He warmed up for the first time with his teammates before USC’s 81-70 win over Brown on Nov. 19. “It was great,”USC basketball coach Andy Enfield said.” He went through warmups with the team. He’s a big part of our program and our group.

He’s a terrific colleague.”We anticipate ideally one day getting him back on the court, however when that day is, that’s not my decision. We’re going to be patient and go through the process.”The 6-foot-3 guard starred in high school at Sierra Canyon, just north of Los Angeles. He is part of USC’s extremely touted freshman class that includes fellow McDonald’s All-American guard Isaiah Collier(the No. 1 hire in the 2023 class, per ESPN).