Miles Bridges

Page updated as of 4/9/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2018 rankings were finalized on 6/21/2018.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 230
College: Michigan State
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 3/21/1998

2018 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12

Projected Draft Range: Lottery

2018 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 12 by the Los Angeles Clippers (rights traded to the Charlotte Hornets)

Pros:

Good shooter from all over the floor

Fairly good scorer off the dribble

Excels at scoring on the move

Adequate playmaker

Rock solid rebounder

Good defensive player

Good shot blocker

Terrific athlete

Great motor

Cons:

Streaky shooter

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble

Must improve his post game

Does not draw enough free throws

Not an elite ball handler

Forces the issue too much on offense

Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Miles Bridges is a very athletic, combination forward that has made an immediate impact in college basketball. He is an aggressive scorer that can score in a variety of ways, and he also is a solid rebounder. But sometimes, he can play too wildly on offense, which can cause him to miss more shots and turn the ball over more than he should.

Bridges may also project to be a solid defensive player at the next level, and combined with having satisfactory scoring skills, he could end up having a long career in the NBA.

Links:

2018 ESPN Draft Profile

Games Scouted:

11/15/16 Michigan State vs. Kentucky

11/29/16 Michigan State vs. Duke

1/24/17 Michigan State vs. Purdue

3/17/17 Michigan State vs. Miami (Fl)