Did LeBron James Go to College? (Education, NCAA Eligibility)

LeBron James did not go to college. LeBron James went straight from high school to the 2003 NBA draft. He turned professional after his high school career at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, which is why he lost NCAA eligibility. James graduated from high school in 2003 and entered the 2003 NBA draft.

However, LeBron James' college list once included Ohio State, Duke, and North Carolina. James said he would've attended Ohio State. He also planned to attend the University of Akron. James was National high school player of the year and participated in year-end high school basketball all-star games.

Did Lebron James go to college?

He never attended college. LeBron James is a preptopro, he skipped college and went straight from high school to the NBA draft in 2003. LeBron James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the first overall pick of the 2003 NBA draft out of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. That rule was changed in 2005, the 2005 change spawned the oneanddone era. His status as a paid professional player nullified collegiate eligibility. LeBron James never played college basketball. He played for his high school team, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, which is located in Akron, Ohio. LeBron James guided the team to 3 state titles in Ohio and was named the consensus 2003 National High School Player of the Year. LeBron James does not have a college degree. LeBron James graduation is secondary completion, he graduated from high school in 2003 with a diploma.

LeBron James never had a college team. However, his college list once included Ohio State, Duke, and North Carolina. LeBron James once considered Ohio State and said he would have gone to Ohio State. He also considered North Carolina and Duke. Although he did not go to college, LeBron James plans to take classes at the University of Akron. He said he is signed up at the University of Akron. Thanks to his I Promise initiative, kids have a chance to attend the University of Akron without paying tuition.

Did LeBron James play in the NCAA?

No, LeBron James did not play in the NCAA. He never played college basketball. He entered the NBA draft immediately after high school. He went straight from high school to the NBA draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted him with the first overall pick in 2003. Because of this, LeBron James lost NCAA eligibility. He is ineligible to play NCAA college basketball.

At that time, the NBA allowed teenagers to enter the draft. Teenagers got permission to enter the league's player selection until 2005. A 2005 deal between players and league set a rule. This rule needs a player to be 19 or older. The rule also needs 12 months from a high school diploma. LeBron James entered the 2003 NBA draft before this rule, so he could go straight from high school. That is why he never went to college and his NCAA eligibility was lost.