Bronny James' Top Transfer Landing Spots If USC Guard Foregoes 2024 NBA Draft | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

James considered Oregon along USC and Ohio State as a possible destination for his freshman season.

One draw that could lead him to reconsider rejoining the Ducks is his connection with incoming sophomore guard Jackson Shelstad.

Shelstad reportedly attempted to convince James to join Oregon when the two talked last year during the 2023 Nike Hoops Summit in Portland, Oregon.

"Me and Jackson are still trying to meet each other, but he's a cool dude," James said in April of last year, per Brad Crawford of 247Sports. "I like talking to him and stuff. We talk about Oregon and stuff. I like his game a lot. He shoots the ball well and he's a fast point guard. He makes smart decision. Everyone likes to play with a good point guard who can make good decisions."

Shelstad just finished his first season with Oregon having averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game. He has already announced his plans to return for a second season.

The freshman guard found success while making 30 starts in 32 games, and playing more than 32 minutes per night.

That could be the kind of usage James is looking for next year if he returns to the NCAA in the hope of building his draft stock. Shelstad's experience would be a good selling point if the guard attempts to recruit James a second time.

The Ducks also have former five-star recruit Mookie Cook, one of Bronny's former teammates, on the roster. Cook was also involved in attempts to recruit James prior to last season.

Oregon additionally has the advantage of holding a long-term apparel deal as the flagship school for Nike, which also currently holds a lifetime deal with LeBron James.

These factors are likely to make them a candidate for James to consider as he evaluates his options in the NBA and NCAA this offseason.