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Bronny James’ Draft Outlook Gets Sobering Update From ESPN

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Bronny James declared for the NBA draft early this month, opting to leave USC after this freshman season. Bronny had a less-than-stellar freshman season and is opting to bet on himself to make it to the NBA. It is more likely that Bronny won’t be selected in the 2024 NBA Draft. The latest ESPN Mock draft has Bronny embarrassingly going undrafted. While it’s just a mock draft, it represents many scouts’ opinions of Bronny. He didn’t put up spectacular numbers as a freshman, and while there’s obvious talent, there isn’t enough evidence to draft him.

Many believe he should go back to school, but that might not be a bad idea. Going back to school, he could show that his freshman season was a fluke and that he is the real deal. Additionally, there’s a possibility that even if he goes undrafted, he will try to grind it out and make an NBA roster via the G-League. Bronny is LeBron’s son, so he will most likely get a thorough look this summer as the combine approaches and draft workouts take place. Still, it’s pretty demoralizing not even being considered worth using a second-round pick on.

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Bronny James Might Be Left Undrafted

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 14: Bronny James #6 of the USC Trojans looks on in the second half of a quarterfinal game against the Arizona Wildcats during the Pac-12 Conference basketball tournament at T-Mobile Arena on March 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Wildcats defeated the Trojans 70-49. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Bronny James averaged 4.8 points per game on 36.6% shooting from the field, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 25 games. He displayed energy and athleticism on defense but was not very effective when he was on the course. Some believe Bronny still has the potential to be an impactful player at the next level. In high school, Bronny was a knockdown shooter with great defensive instincts. You will always have a place in the league if you can defend and hit threes in the NBA. He will get the opportunity to go up against his fellow draft hopefuls, and it may push him up some draft boards enough for a team to pick him in the second round.

Bronny had a turbulent freshman season at USC. He suffered from cardiac arrest during the Triojans summer workouts, putting his playing career in doubt. He recovered strong and was able to make his debut for USC four months after his heart surgery. Bronny didn’t get a complete off-season to get acclimated to college. He made his debut and had to learn on the fly on a team that wasn’t very good. Bronny will for sure get a shot at the NBA. He may end up going back to college for another year, but the NBA will always be the endgame for Bronny.

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Travis Scott Supports Caitlin Clark At Iowa Game

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Caitlin Clark blossomed into one of the biggest stars in NCAA basketball, and Travis Scott lent his stamp of support. Moreover, he pulled up to Iowa to watch the Hawkeyes recently, and a video shows him carrying around a box of his Cacti seltzer and greeting Jake from State Farm. For those unaware, Clark recently became the leading scorer in WBB and NCAA Division I history, and both the sports world and pop culture at large celebrated her achievement. It’s been amazing to see the Des Moines native’s career opportunities blossom since, although she wants to stay grounded in her game and focus on her current development.

“I was watching her the summer going into her senior year,” Kevin Durant recently said of Caitlin Clark. “I was in Chicago and happened to see the AAU Girls Nationals. She was in the U-17 Championship. They played together so smooth but she was always leading that s**t. She always had the ball in her hands, everybody was playing off her.” From both a talent and visibility perspective, it’s no wonder that folks like Travis Scott want to see the magic happen in person.

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Travis Scott Arrives At Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Game

However, we know that La Flame is a pretty big sports fan as it stands, so he’s down to support whoever’s got the talent regardless of recognition. What’s more is that he’s making strides to expand his reach in athletics and contribute positively to the community. For example, Travis Scott recently threw the first pitch at his new Cacti Park baseball stadium, which is a training facility that will host training games. That’s just the start, though, as we could definitely see it becoming a larger venue in the future.

Meanwhile, with the 22-year-old basketball player declaring for the WNBA draft recently, we can’t wait to see where her skills take her. Similarly, the Houston rapper will definitely keep stamping his influence and popularity in the sports world for years to come. Maybe they link up again sometime in the future. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Travis Scott and Caitlin Clark.

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Dwight Howard Signs New Basketball Contract: Details

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Dwight Howard is someone who has been involved in quite a bit of controversy as of late. Overall, he is someone who has been accused of sexual assault and coercive behaviors. Although he has denied any wrongdoing, there is still a lot of speculation surrounding him. In the midst of all of this, he has tried to continue his basketball career. Unfortunately for him, he has not been able to keep stable employment. While he was able to play a bit in Taiwan, he has not been able to make it back to the NBA.

However, Howard did get a bit of good news recently. According to Shams Charania, the former NBA star has found a new place to play. Essentially, he will play for a club called Strong Group which is based in the Philippines. The team is set to play in the Dubai International Basketball Championship, which is a two-week tournament-style event. Overall, this is not the biggest look, although it is one that allows him to continue his basketball playing endeavors.

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Dwight Howard Goes On New Journey

At this stage, there is no telling whether or not this will actually help him achieve his goal of getting back to the NBA. Based on the allegations surrounding his name, and the amount of time he has been gone, it seems unlikely he will ever return. However, playing overseas has certainly helped him expand his brand and his fanbase. Plenty of players have gone overseas and have had a lot of success. It seems as though Howard is seeing that first-hand. Whether or not he chooses to continue in the Philippines after this tournament, remains to be seen.

Let us know what you think of this move for Howard, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite athletes and their ongoing moves. 2024 should be a great year for the sports world.

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