LeBron James attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio. He played basketball there from his freshman year and quickly became a standout player, leading the team to multiple state titles and earning numerous accolades such as Ohio Mr. Basketball three times and Gatorade National Player of the Year as a junior. His high school career was marked by exceptional statistics and national attention, including appearances on the covers of major sports magazines and games televised nationally. The school even named its basketball arena after him. LeBron also played football during his high school years