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Bronny James debuts at No. 30 in 247Sports’ 2023 Top 50 rankings

Bronny James is ranked 30th in 247Sports’ initial class of 2023 top 50 rankings, which were released on Wednesday.

Bronny James is one of the most recognizable names in the class of 2023, but he still has plenty of work to do to ascend to the top of 247Sports’ rankings.

247Sports released its initial class of 2023 top 50 rankings on Wednesday, with James coming in at No. 30. He is also the No. 4 combo guard in his class. DaJuan Wagner Jr., son of former NBA player DaJuan Wagner, claimed the top overall spot in the rankings.

“Athletically, James is impressive, and he’s continued to become more athletic over the last year,” 247Sports’ Evan Daniels said in James’ scouting report. “Where he impresses the most is with his feel for the game, vision and passing. While he’s projecting as an off guard/combo for now, the passing ability makes you wonder if he could eventually slide over to full-time point guard with development.

“James is also an impressive shooter with good shot mechanics. He’s comfortable pulling up for one- and two-dribble pull-ups, and has a lot of potential as a long-range shooter. It’s still early in the process, and ultimately his upside will be determined by his physical and skill growth.”

James, the son of Lakers star LeBron James, has garnered plenty of attention early in his basketball career. Not only does the spotlight shine on him because of his father, but he also plays at Sierra Canyon where, in 2019-20, he played alongside Kentucky recruit BJ Boston, Stanford recruit Ziaire Williams, and Zaire Wade, son of former NBA star Dwayne Wade.

James appeared for 34 games in Sierra Canyon as a freshman, averaging 4.1 points in 15 minutes per game. In December, James scored 15 points and earned game MVP honors after hitting a game-winning layup late in the game against his father’s alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary high school. ESPN aired 15 of Sierra Canyon’s games during James’ first high school season.

Unlike his father, James might not have the option of bypassing college and going straight to the NBA. Duke is the favorite to secure a commitment from James, as his 247Sports’ Crystal Ball currently reads 100% in favor of the Blue Devils.

Notre Dame QB Commit Tyler Buchner Skyrockets in New Rankings

It was a strange day because of the star ranking being applied to Notre Dame quarterback commit in the 2021 class, Tyler Buchner.

It was a weird day in recruiting if you’re a Notre Dame fan.  No, not because any big-time player committed and then de-committed or because Notre Dame offered a sophomore tight end that looks ready for the big time.  It was instead because of the star-ranking being applied to Notre Dame quarterback commit in the 2021 class, Tyler Buchner.

Buchner, a senior to be at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, California began the day as a four-star recruit.  Sometime in the late morning his composite rating on 247Sports jumped to five-stars.  Then a short time later it was back down to four.  One Foot Down did a good job breaking this down.

Listen, I don’t really care what his star total is today or what it is going to be in late December when he ultimately signs his National Letter of Intent.  He appears to be a star in the making and will enter Notre Dame with the most hype a quarterback has had since Gunner Kiel began his Fighting Irish career (and we all know how well that worked out).

Where Buchner did gain a ton of ground and didn’t give it back in a single day was in the overall player rankings on 247Sports.  Buchner had been the 103rd rated player in the 2021 recruiting class nationally by the outlet before being promoted to number 50 overall today.

Buchner now ranks as the third highest dual threat quarterback in the class according to 247Sports and the sixth overall quarterback.  He’s shown that he is clearly a great athlete but most of the questions surrounding him come from his level of competition as he plays in California’s lowest classification for high school football.

Regardless of who he plays and whether he ends up with a fifth star or not, the hype train has already pulled out of the station for Tyler Buchner and will likely only be picking up steam as it makes the year long journey to South Bend.