Bryce James Sends Message After Former Arizona Teammate Joins Oregon

Bryce James’ commitment to Arizona may not have started at the highest level on a personal front, but he has certainly embraced his role as a supportive teammate. However, things could look different for the Wildcats next season. James shared his reaction to the latest development.

Despite Tommy Lloyd extending his contract, Arizona has lost several players. While Koa Peat and Braydon Burries have declared for the NBA Draft, forward Dwayne Aristode announced on April 21 that he would leave Arizona and enter the Transfer Portal.

The 19-year-old has now revealed that he will be committing to the Oregon Ducks . “Yuhhhhhhh”, wrote Bryce in response to the post. Similar to his father, LeBron James ’ younger son has consistently shown support for teammates and even opponents on social media.

While he redshirted his first year in college, Bryce’s return to on-court action will look different following the departure of several players. Unlike James, who saw no game time, Aristode played 35 games and averaged 3.8 points per game for the Wildcats. He will now move to the Big Ten Conference.

As for Bryce, he has shown no signs of dissatisfaction during his time at Arizona. Coach Lloyd has praised his development and emphasized their shared focus on his long-term growth. For now, a departure from Arizona doesn’t appear to be a likely option for LeBron’s son.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on May 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.