“Him and Bryce James gonna be a nice lil combo”: Hoops fans excited as Arizona freshman impresses with 100% accuracy 

Hoops fans were buzzing over the potential pairing of Arizona Wildcats' freshman Carter Bryant and Bryce James, son of NBA legend LeBron James.

The freshman delivered a flawless shooting performance with 100% accuracy against no 16-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday. In a game where the Wildcats fought hard for a 72-67 victory on the road, Bryant’s contributions were invaluable.

In an Instagram post on Saturday, Bleacher Report Hoops hyped up Bryants’ impressive numbers.

Fans were quick to envision a partnership with Bryce James, who recently committed to the University of Arizona.

“Him and Bryce James gonna be a nice lil combo,” a fan commented

A fan comments on the Instagram post about Carter Bryant

Other fans were quick to hype up Bryant’s performance in the comment section.

Other fans comment on Instagram post about Carter Bryant

Bryce James, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard from Sierra Canyon High School, committed to the University of Arizona as part of their 2025 recruiting class and is reported to be rated as a four-star prospect.

Carter Bryant, who plays as a forward for the Arizona Wildcats, has averaged 5.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and shooting 48.1%.

Coach Tommy Lloyd speaks about Carter Bryant’s progress in Arizona’s victory over Cincinnati

Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant delivered an impressive performance against Cincinnati and coach Tommy Lloyd shared his admiration.

Lloyd highlighted Bryant’s progress, both as a player and as a person, emphasizing the unique combination of talent and character the freshman brings to the Wildcats.

“Carter is really making progress,” Lloyd said. “He checks two boxes that are really hard to check. He’s an elite talent, and he has elite character.”

Bryant shot a perfect five-for-five from the field, including three-for-three from beyond the arc. Lloyd joked about the one missed free throw, calling it the only blemish on what was otherwise an outstanding night.

“He had a perfect night,” Lloyd added. “Super proud of him and the person that he is. He has continued to get better with an amazing attitude. Carter is someone we’re all proud of.”

"When you’re somebody with Carter’s stature, and you come to a place out of Arizona, the expectations might be a little unrealistic."

Beyond his numbers, Bryant’s maturity and composure stood out. Lloyd emphasized that the refinement and experience needed for long-term success will come with time, but Bryant’s foundation of talent and character sets him up for a bright future.