Head coach Tom Izzo labeled him a "blue-collar superstar" and expected him to easily fit into the team. He announced that he would play for Michigan State on October 3, 2015. He declined offers from schools such as Kentucky, Kansas, and Oregon. College career Bridges in 2017īridges was a five-star recruit and was ranked as the 10th-best player of his class by, while ESPN ranked him as the No.8 overall recruit in the 2016 high school class. He also competed in the Jordan Brand Classic All-Star game. In January 2016, Bridges was named a McDonald's All-American and played in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game, on March 30, 2016, at the United Center in Chicago, IL, where he scored eight points, three rebounds, and two steals in a 114–107 loss to the West team. As a senior, Bridges averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.0 steals while leading Huntington Prep to a 25–11 record. In the 2015 summer, Bridges participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp at the John Paul Jones Arena in Virginia. On the season, Bridges averaged 15.7 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per game, 3.5 assist per game, 2.8 blocks, and 2.3 steals per game with a 31–3 record the most in the school's history, where he played alongside senior and future NBA player Thomas Bryant. On April 3, Bridges had 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists in a losing effort as Huntington Prep lost to #1 ranked Oak Hill Academy 61–51 in the semi-finals. On April 2, 2015, Huntington Prep defeated Jaylen Brown and #5 ranked Wheeler 73–70 in the quarterfinals. In his junior year, Bridges and Huntington Prep played in the 2015 Dick's Sporting Goods High School Nationals Tournament at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens, New York. Hawkins said, "Just getting away from the violence and distractions in Flint will help him grow and mature because he will be focused and away from his family." As a sophomore, he averaged 9.8 points per game, 9.9 rebounds per game, 2.7 steals, and 3.3 assists per game, while leading the Irish to a 29–5 overall record.īridges' dunk in the 2016 McDonald's All-American Game He was encouraged to make the decision by former Flint Powers Catholic all-state guard Javontae Hawkins, who had transferred to Huntington Prep as well. In July 2013, Bridges transferred to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia. He was soon offered an athletic scholarship by Oakland University. Bridges averaged 10 points, 11 rebounds, and three blocks per game, leading his team to the regional semifinals and a 17–6 record. He stood 6 ft 4 in (1.93) at 14 years of age and was a center. There, he played alongside future George Mason signee Jaire Grayer and future Mississippi Valley commit Jovan Embry. High school career Īs a freshman, Bridges played varsity basketball with Flint Southwestern Academy in his hometown of Flint, Michigan. At age 12, he practiced at a local YMCA with future high school teammates and coach Keith Gray. Bridges attended middle school at Woodland Park Academy in Grand Blanc, Michigan. According to Miles, his sister Tara Rushing was an important figure in his childhood. His father Raymond, a two-time basketball state champion at Flint Northern High School, taught him the game at the age of two. Miles was born on March 21, 1998, in Flint, Michigan, to Cynthia and Raymond Bridges. Outside of basketball, Bridges also makes rap music under the name RTB MB. Bridges was selected 12th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2018 NBA draft, but was traded to the Hornets on draft night. A native of Flint, Michigan, he competed for Flint Southwestern Academy (freshman season) at the high school level before moving to Huntington Prep School for his sophomore, junior, and senior year. He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans. (born March 21, 1998), is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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