LeBron James' Son's Career Update Emerges on Wednesday

Lloyd also expressed frustration over the NCAA’s eligibility rules forcing him to keep Bryce off the court. 

“You play Bryce in a game like this for three minutes, it burns a year,” he explained. “I wish it was easier. I wish there was a set number of games you could play a guy like they have in football.”

Football players can play up to four games and maintain redshirt status. Basketball is different; a single minute on the floor eats up an entire season of eligibility. 

Lloyd used 14 players in the 84-49 blowout against the Lumberjacks on Tuesday, emptying his bench. But he didn’t use James. 

He would later state that he’s trying to protect the player while implying that the eligibility rules in question should be brought up to date.  

“It puts you in a tough situation,” he remarked. “You want to reward a kid with a few minutes in a game like this, but you have to protect his career. I just think the rule should make more sense for these kids.”

According to the head coach, redshirting remains an option for both Bryce James and fellow freshman Mabil Mawut. 

He noted that the Wildcats have had many discussions about maintaining their options for the future, with the son of LeBron James at the center of it all.