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Why LeBron James is rooting for a Pittsburgh Catholic school in NCAA Tournament

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is a longtime supporter of the Ohio State basketball team. The Buckeyes, however, did not make the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year. James' oldest son, Bronny James, plays for USC, but the Trojans' season ended with their 70-49 loss to Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals last week. Nonetheless, James still has a rooting interest during March ...
Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot reacts during action against Brigham Young in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at CHI Health Center on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James is a longtime supporter of the Ohio State basketball team.

The Buckeyes, however, did not make the NCAA men's basketball tournament this year.

James' oldest son, Bronny James, plays for USC, but the Trojans' season ended with their 70-49 loss to Arizona in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals last week.

Nonetheless, James still has a rooting interest during March Madness. The Lakers superstar appears to be putting his support behind a private Catholic school from Pittsburgh making its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 47 years.

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