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In the midst of the media circus surrounding the decision of
where he will continue his NBA career, LeBron James kicked off his annual
Skills Academy in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
The three-day event features 80 top high school players and
30 top collegiate players from across the country working on their skills and
competing against each other. The Academy affords the participants an
opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NCAA and NBA scouts in
attendance.
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Amongst the participants was Jalen Bronson, son of former
Temple University standout Rick Brunson, who has recently made headlines for
his off-court activity.
Jalen, who will be a senior next season, is the top point guard
prospect in his class according to ESPN. The 6’1’’, 180 pound Brunson has
already received offers from several schools, including Villanova, and his
father’s alma-mater, Temple.
Jalen however, is not rushing to make a commitment, and is
instead using the LeBron James Skills Academy as an opportunity to show his
stuff and also improve his game.
“Just to show that I can be a leader on the court,” Brunson
replied when asked what he was hoping to show out on the court at the Academy.
When asked what he wanted to improve upon, Brunson replied:
“My quickness and
strength, and also just to be a more consistent shooter.”
Brunson said that he hopes to make his college decision
before the start of his senior season in November, and he will continue to
expand his game, and weight his options, until then.
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