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.
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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)
11/14/17 Michigan State vs. Duke
1/7/18 Michigan State vs. Ohio State
1/31/18 Michigan State vs. Penn State
2/10/18 Michigan State vs. Purdue
3/16/18 Michigan State vs. Bucknell
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