Mikal Bridges is a professional basketball player and as of November 2024, he plays for the New York Knicks. He was picked by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 10th overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft but was immediately traded to the Phoenix Sun. He later joined the Brooklyn Nets before playing for the Knicks.
Bridges played for the Villanova Wildcats men's basketball team that represents Villanova University in men's college basketball and competes in the Big East Conference of NCAA Division I. He was named the Big East Co-Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and was the Big East tournament MVP in 2018. He was honored with the First-team All-Big East in 2018 and the Second-team All-Big East in 2017.
Mikal Bridges Hometown
According to Mikal Bridge's college profile, his hometown is Malvern, Pennsylvania. He attended Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, where he finished his high school career with an average of 18.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 1.6 steals per game.
Mikal Bridges Birthplace
Mikal Bridges was born on August 30, 1996, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to his parents, Tyneeha Rivers and Jack Devine. He has three siblings, Eric Bridges, Jack Bridges, and Korey Bridges. He was awarded the Julius Erving Award in 2018.
Mikal Bridges Nationality
Mikal Bridges is American by nationality. He was honored with the Third-team All-American by AP, SN, and NABC in 2018. Bridges was the NCAA champion in 2016 and 2018.
FAQs on Mikal Bridges Hometown
A. Mikal Bridges is 6 ft 6 inches (1.98 m) tall.
A. Mikal Bridges's jersey number is 25 in New York Knicks.
A. As of October 2024, Mikal Bridges is 28 years old.
A. Mikal Bridges weighs 209 lbs (95 kg).
