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Bronny James medically cleared for combine, paving way for possible NBA draft entry

CHICAGO —

Bronny James has been cleared by NBA doctors to participate in the league’s draft combine, sources not authorized to speak publicly about the matter confirmed to The Times.

James, who played at USC last season, suffered sudden cardiac arrest prior to his freshman year.

A former McDonald’s All-American who starred at Sierra Canyon, James returned to play on Dec. 10 after suffering the heart issue during a workout on USC’s campus on July 24. He was eventually diagnosed with a congenital heart defect

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In 25 games with USC, he averaged 4.