Bronny James is expected to remain in the draft and has been medically cleared by the league less than a year after his cardiac arrest.
USC's Bronny James has cleared a major hurdle for the 2024 NBA Draft. The NBA's Fitness to Play panel has medically cleared James nine months after he suffered a cardiac arrest and underwent surgery to repair a congenital heart defect, ESPN reported Monday. James is also expected to remain in the 2024 NBA Draft, The Athletic reported. He maintained his college eligibility when he declared for the draft in April, entering the transfer portal.
Still, James opted to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft, but entered the transfer portal after USC coach Andy Enfield left for SMU. James has until May 29 to make a decision. He is expected to participate in this week's NBA Combine in Chicago, ESPN reported, and reportedly plans to take part in the 5-on-5 scrimmages. James' performance at the combine could boost his draft stock. The majority of mock drafts have him being a second-round pick at this point.
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