Bronny James' Status Discussed by USC HC Andy Enfield: 'We Have to Be Patient'

Bronny James appears to be inching closer to making his college basketball debut after suffering a cardiac arrest in July.

USC Trojans head coach Andy Enfield told reporters Wednesday that James would go through warm-ups ahead of Thursday's matchup against Seton Hall.

"Other than that we have to be patient and wait for the OK," Enfield said. "It's a step-by-step process and we're just following that."

It'll mark the second straight game that James will participate in warm-ups after also doing so prior to Sunday's win over Brown.

James went into cardiac arrest during a USC workout in July and underwent surgery to repair what the James family said was a likely congenital heart defect.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James told reporters on Nov. 6 that if his son passed a medical exam this month, he would return to practice with the intention of returning to the court this season.

"Today's game was the first game he got an opportunity to warm up with his team," LeBron LeBron James said. "So, he's almost there. ... He's almost there."

James, a freshman guard out of Sierra Canyon, committed to USC after receiving offers from the Ohio State Buckeyes and Memphis Tigers, teaming up with one of the top recruits in the country in Isaiah Collier. He was the 28th-ranked prospect in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.

As a senior at Sierra Canyon, Bronny averaged 14.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.8 steals. He participated in the McDonald's All-American game in March and notched 15 points, four assists and two steals.

James will be eligible for the NBA draft after this season and there is speculation that he will make the jump to play alongside his father immediately.

The Trojans enter Thursday's matchup with a 3-1 record. Their only loss came to UC Irvine last week.