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Middle School Basketball Player Named Kobe Bryant Goes Viral
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Middle School Basketball Player Named Kobe Bryant Goes Viral

Originally posted on College Sports Only  |  By Jim Weber  |  Last updated May 28, 2026 9:38 AM ET
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Naming your son “Kobe” when your last name is Bryant is absolutely wild. Based outside Dallas, TX, this 7th grader named after one of the greatest basketball players of all-time is already considered one of the top recruits in the Class of 2031. He even wears No. 24 for his AAU team.

No, pressure, kid!

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