USC’s Bronny James Cleared by Doctors for Return to Basketball 4 Months After Cardiac Arrest

USC’s Bronny James Cleared by Doctors for Return to Basketball 4 Months After Cardiac Arrest
Southern California guard Bronny James joins teammates on the court during warmups for an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall in San Diego on Nov. 23, 2023. Denis Poroy/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES—Bronny James has been cleared by doctors for a full return to basketball four months after suffering a cardiac arrest, and the Southern California freshman is expected to make his collegiate debut soon—with his father saying he wouldn’t miss it.

A James family spokesperson said in a statement Thursday that the 19-year-old will have a final evaluation with USC staff this week and resume practice next week. He will be able to play in games “soon after,” it said.