Bronny James' prom date has been a popular topic lately. LeBron James' son attended his senior prom over the weekend and has received a lot of media attention.
Photos of Bronny and his prom date have gone viral over social media, which is why many basketball fans have begun wondering about the girl James was seen with. The young basketball star attended his prom with Peyton Gelfuso, the same girl who was also his date in junior year.
Considering that Bronny James is one of the most hyped basketball prospects, it's no surprise that Peyton has found herself in the spotlight. However, she's used to it as she has many followers on her Instagram profile.
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Peyton Gelfuso has almost 50,000 followers on her Instagram profile. She's not very active, as she posts every few weeks, but all of her posts receive thousands of likes on a regular basis.
Gelfuso attends Southern Methodist University in University Park, Texas, while the basketball star has committed to attending the University of Southern California and playing for the Trojans next season.
Before enrolling at SMU, Peyton attended Sierra Canyon High School, the same school as Bronny. She graduated in 2022 and it appears that she's remained close with the future-NBA player.
The SMU student loves posting about her life and her journeys. She enjoys traveling and has been to many countries, including Italy, Mexico, Spain, and more.
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Peyton gained a lot of popularity on social media, and there is no doubt that her connection with Bronny will positively impact her fanbase.
Unfortunately, many people have also criticized James for taking a Caucasian woman to a prom. Bronny is reportedly dating the SMU student as well, although it hasn't been confirmed yet.
Considering Bronny's lineage, we expect him to stay in the spotlight for many more years to come. He's committed to playing basketball for the USC Trojans next year, and it'll be interesting to see how well he can perform at this level.
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As of May 2023, the 6'3" point guard is ranked as the 19th-best prospect in the country. He's the fifth-best player at his position and the second-best player coming out of California.
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