EM Top 150 Wing Jalen Bridges Update - Michigan Will Be In Tomorrow
Jalen Bridges just confirmed that Michigan will conduct a home/school visit with him tomorrow. He's certainly one of my leaders for most undervalued prospect in the country heading into the Summer. Mainstream sites have him at the 175-225 range, he's likely going to be a 75-125 type for me.
Here's my most recent piece with Bridges.
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:17 AM ^
Get all of the Jalens!
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:26 AM ^
And some people say the Fab Five wasn't "influential."
Jalen wasn't even a name 25 years ago.
April 23rd, 2019 at 11:39 AM ^
who are these "people" they changed basketball shorts fashion... and added a time-out to the game.....er.... I'm triggered into a murderous rage!
April 23rd, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
What was Mr. Rose's name before 1994?
April 23rd, 2019 at 12:42 PM ^
A stirring rebuke.
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:18 AM ^
Not much elevation on his jumper.
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:23 AM ^
I see what you’re saying. However, I am also seeing a very quick release. It also helps to be 6‘7“.
Yep, but the combination of his height and how quickly he gets rid of the ball, I wouldn't be too worried. He has a very smooth, repeatable shot; would love to see him in Beilein's offense.
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:25 AM ^
Jalen has a lot of similarities to Danny Green in terms of his shot mechanics, body type and playing style. That's the exact type of role I'd see for him in college and potentially beyond as well.
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:31 AM ^
I like this kid. Kinda gives me Isaiah Livers vibes. At the same time his highlights kinda confuse me. In some of them he looks like a pretty good athlete who can slam it home on a fast break, but in other clips he looks like a sub par athlete, who seems kinda passive, and is a just-a-shooter type
April 23rd, 2019 at 10:53 AM ^
Rule #1 for evaluation for me in terms of athleticism is don't be deceived by run and jump athletes (I.E. a wide open dunk in transition), as most Division I caliber prospects will look good in that setting. Quick twitch explosion (I.E. the ability to raise up without a running start/absorb contact/maintain body control) in a half court setting is much more indicative of functional athleticism.
With regard to Bridges, he's an average-ish athlete, certainly not good by any means, but not horrible. He projects as a 3&D type player with some shot creating ability against mismatches. I really like his ability to shoot at that size. One of the quickest releases I've viewed live this year, his mechanics are great.........no unnecessary motion.
April 23rd, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
Lack of shot creating ability definitely makes hime seem like a 4 to me. I noticed he's on the same AAU team as Loveday. Would love to see them together again.
He has some shot creating/playmaking ability against mismatches, but certainly not a primary creator. That said, his handle is MUCH further developed in relation to Franz Wagner, who some are projecting as a 2 guard based on reports.
Any update on how Pierce's visit went?